R.C. Systems LLC · 3 hours ago
Assistant Controller
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expR.C. Systems LLC is a global leader in fire detection and suppression solutions, operating across various high-hazard applications. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for steering the accounting activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and managing the corporate accounting team to enhance financial reporting efficiency.
IndustrialManufacturingMechanical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Help manage Spectrum’s geographically dispersed accounting teams, ensuring timely and accurate execution of accounting operations in compliance with US GAAP
Direct monthly financial consolidation processes and the preparation of consolidated financial statements
Ensure an effective and efficient monthly financial close and help manage a successful year-end audit
Develop, implement and maintain consistent accounting policies, financial controls and guidelines for reporting in compliance with US GAAP
Lead the monthly consolidation process, ensuring financial statements are completed in a timely basis in compliance with US GAAP, and oversee the monthly intercompany reconciliation process
Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues to be brought to the Controller’s and CFO's attention; support the Controller in all financial and accounting matters of the organization
Assist with the development, review and updating of standardized accounting policies, procedures, checklists and related documentation
Identify, recommend and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance financial reporting efficiency and internal controls to mitigate financial risks
Manage the corporate accounting team responsible for corporate entities and the US operations of Spectrum’s foreign businesses
Support the annual balance sheet review process; provide training and guidance to business unit teams on financial analysis, reconciliation and compliance best practices
Play a key role in the annual audit and ensure that all financial and accounting policies, practices and procedures are consistent with US GAAP; direct preparation of consolidated cash flow statement
Research and document accounting issues for compliance with GAAP
Assist with merger and acquisition activities and associated purchase accounting exercises
Serve as backup to the Controller or other accounting and financial functions as needed
Respond to various ad hoc data and accounting research requests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
8+ years of accounting and finance experience with global companies
3+ years accounting experience gained with a large international or US audit firm
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP
Ability to prepare consolidated financial statements and related notes
Experience with a financial consolidation package
Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Attention to detail
Ability to manage time effectively
Ability to drive change and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and automation initiatives
Excellent leadership, collaboration and communication skills
Preferred
CPA
Exposure to IFRS
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Company
R.C. Systems LLC
RC Systems has engineered and manufactured industrial electronic products for the instrumentation industry since 1979.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Qirong Wu, PE, PMP
CEO
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