# Assistant Controller

**Company:** [Uster](null/companies/5UVNM8FRXj66HYX4zqQBE2.md)
**Location:** Knoxville, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and task ownership while maintaining a high level of accuracy aligned with accounting principles in assigned responsibilities which include but are not limited to:

-   Prepare accounting and financial data for internal reporting and external agencies
-   Perform monthly and annual closing functions, and assist others to ensure accuracy
-   Perform proactive financial reviews, identifying and correcting potential issues
-   Create and present annual budget, Capex, and forecast, and perform monthly reviews with management
-   Create and present monthly analysis of variances between budget and actuals
-   Proactive cash management, including creation and monitoring cash plan
-   Perform routine and targeted analytical reviews of company operations, service, and financial statements both assigned and self-initiated
-   Conduct routine risk and compliance assessments on internal controls, monitoring adherence to accounting standards/processes/QMS and updating when necessary
-   Provide guidance and training on compliance across all functions
-   Ensure accuracy of material transactions and perpetual inventory records across multiple business locations
-   Monitor and maintain business contract management databases
-   Review and approve expense reports for accuracy and compliance
-   Support the team to problem solve and determine treatment of non-routine transactions to ensure financial reporting accuracy
-   Interact with external auditors and tax consultants
-   Assist Controller with maintenance of fiscal reports, census, 401(k) plan administration, KPIs, and general accounting operations
-   Other administrative functions as required

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s degree strongly preferred
-   Minimum ten (10) years of general accounting experience required
-   Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience required
-   Experience working in a manufacturing (preferred minimum 2 years)
-   Integrated ERP system experience is required (minimum 2 years)
-   CPA or CPA candidate desirable
-   Experience with intercompany transactions is preferred
-   Must have strong Microsoft Suite skills, especially with Excel.
-   Exceptional communication and analytical abilities, capable of effectively presenting data-driven insights across all levels of the organization.
-   Demonstrate strong autonomy by successfully managing assigned workflows while independently identifying, initiating, and executing new analytical reviews

## Benefits

-   401(k)
-   401(k) matching
-   Dental insurance
-   Disability insurance
-   Employee assistance program
-   Flexible spending account
-   Health insurance
-   Health savings account
-   Life insurance
-   Paid time off
-   Tuition reimbursement
-   Vision insurance