Assistant Controller

Under general supervision and reporting to the Controller of the parent company the Assistant Controller is responsible for directing and interpreting financial report preparation and supervision of accounting methods that are utilized by the company. The Controller ensures accurate and timely preparation of the income statements, balance sheets, and projections of earnings and expenses of the organization, as well as the monitoring and implementation of internal procedures and controls. This position is based in Carlsbad CA.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Manages all accounting functions and submits reports to Controller at parent company
- Manages AR, AP, GL and fixed assets activities and operations
- Ensures business transactions are in compliance with GAAP, IRS and other regulatory requirements and company policies
- Manages project and cost accounting functions, month-end and year-end closing activities, invoice generation, and maintenance of accounting operations records
- Provides necessary authorizations, expertise, guidance and assistance to company personnel and external customers
- Develops and recommends revisions and improvements to department guidelines and pertinent company accounting policies and procedures
- Maintains & manages contracts, loans and other databases that interface with the general ledger
- Helps ensure that the company’s assets are safeguarded through sound internal controls, risk management & best practices
- Manages the production of budgets, including preparing quarterly budget to actual reports for management and departmental review
- Interprets budget data and makes recommendations to department heads
- Coordinates with HR to fund domestic and international payroll accounts, print manual checks as needed and post payrolls to GL
- Manages expense reimbursement process
- Provides financial analysis and support to local management team
- Other duties as assigned

**Knowledge of**:

- Principles, practices and terminology of general accounting
- Basic cost and project accounting methods and procedures
- Laws and regulations relating to financial administration
- Auditing principles and practices
- Operations of standard spreadsheet software

**Skills**:

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting Applications a plus
- Strong business acumen, analytical approach to problem solving, and organizational skills
- Professionalism, integrity, tact, and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Fluent English - reading and writing is required

**Ability to**:

- Verify the accuracy of financial data and information
- Organize, set priorities, take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility
- Make accurate calculations, prepare clear, concise and complete financial documents, working papers, statements and reports
- Exercise discretion to maintain confidentiality of company documents and records
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Adapt project structure as business environment dictates
- Work independently with mínimal supervision
- Establish credibility and build collaborative effective relationships with executive leadership, staff at all levels of the organization, and external clients.
- Manage a heavy workload and multi-task under strict timelines
- Pass pre-hire background check

**Supervision Received**:

- The work is performed under general supervision

**Supervision Exercised**:

- None

**Education/Experience**:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field; and minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.

**Company Description**:
SMS, a TRIGO company

Supplier Management Solutions, LLC (SMS) is the leader in the Commercial and Defense Aerospace Industry providing global supplier management, development, and quality services through “boots on the ground” on-site management to drive systemic changes that improve quality and sustain on-time delivery and overall supplier performance.

With SMS’ Headquarters located in Southern CA, SMS' Executives, Management and teams come with over forty (40) years of industry experience. Together, SMS understands the current dynamics and urgent need for a more efficient and cost-effective supply chain management solution. SMS' management team and field resources, Delivery Assurance Specialists (DAS'), Supplier Development Specialists (SDS'), Quality Assurance Specialists (QAS') and Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE's), perform their role working as an extension of their customers, with a domestic presence in over 4