Assistant Controller - Financial Reporting

Assistant Controller - Financial Reporting Typical Base Pay Range: $120,000 to $145,000 (DOE)   For over 100 years, we’ve manufactured high-quality products right here in the USA. We still operate out of our Oregon-based factory to this day, producing innovative, battle-proven optics for the world's most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel. Regardless of the product, whether it's a red dot or a riflescope, we design and manufacture it with one goal in mind—to ensure it performs for life. At Leupold and Stevens we’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do.  Product excellence and uncompromising quality are our top priorities. We’ve built a collaborative, high performance culture where team players with innovative ideas and a sense of urgency thrive.   Our benefits package is amazing: affordable health and dental insurance a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members a generous tuition reimbursement program company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account profit sharing and great product discounts (to name a few)   What You’ll Be Doing as an Assistant Controller - Financial Reporting: Directs and coordinates all activities related to financial accounting and accounts payable, including budgeting, fixed asset accounting, cash management, and various tax functions. Supervises the financial accounting and accounts payable staff and is responsible for coordinating the workflow ensuring projects are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Responsibilities include hands-on knowledge of all accounting processes, coordination of workflow, delegation of tasks with direct responsibility for completion of all projects and reports, and review of all staff work for accuracy and completeness. Assists Controller with other financial responsibilities. Direct a variety of accounting functions, including account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, cash management duties, fixed asset accounting, shareholder dividend calculations, and various tax functions. Ensure accounts receivable and accounts payable subsidiary ledgers are accurate, complete, and reconcile to the general ledger at each period close. Coordinate the month-end and year-end accounts payable close with Receiving, Purchasing and General Ledger. Develop procedures to provide efficient and effective daily operations in accounts payable. Ensures suppliers are paid timely, according to terms, and accurately. Oversee the month-end and year-end close, and provide for timely preparation, interpretation and analysis of financial statements and monthly reporting packages. Assists Controller to manage the annual and revised budgets by working with department managers and compile the rolled-up budget. Analyze and interpret accounting and financial data of past, present, and expected operations for measurement of the company’s financial condition for upper management. Develop, review and implement internal control guidelines and procedures to protect the company’s financial assets. Oversee and coordinate preparation of invoice adjustments, manual billings, credit memos, RMA accruals, research of cash application problems and preparation of various reports. Review and approve checks, electronic disbursements, and accounts payable reports and journals. Monitor daily cash balances by reviewing daily banking activity and working closely with the Controller to insure sufficient cash is on hand to meet operating requirements. Coordinate with the company’s external auditors for the annual audit. Direct the preparation of the annual and quarterly tax accrual, tax return work papers, and various sales, use and property tax returns.  Oversees monitoring of suppliers for 1099 reporting compliance and ensure production and distribution of 1099’s annually. Work with Information Technology to test, analyze and make recommendations regarding modifications to the financial accounting software. Ensure a smooth conversion of all systems that interface with the General Ledger. Research and troubleshoot system errors and facilitate solutions to correct them. Responsible for the storage and retention of all financial accounting documents. Work on special projects as assigned. Responsible to research technical accounting matters and the ability to prepare well-supported accounting research memos. Assists in overseeing multi-entity and multi-location accounting functions, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all business units. Skills and Experience You’ll Need as an Assistant Controller - Financial Reporting: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, plus five years related experience. Experience must include a minimum of 2 years directing and leading accounting staff. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products.  Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Requires excellent supervisory, leadership, communication and team building skills. Oracle experience is strongly preferred.   Work Environment for an Assistant Controller - Financial Reporting: Work takes place in a standard office environment.   For details on positions and to apply, go to: www.leupold.com/careers   Leupold & Stevens, Inc. 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton, Oregon 97006   * A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential.  The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities.   * With our commitment to make our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities, we will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process.  To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to HRDept@Leupold.com or call (503) 646-9171 and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.   * Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace.  All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.   * Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations.   * We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.