Assistant Controller

Description

Vortex is the leader in Doors/Security Products, Storefront Glass/Glazing, Access Controls and Material Handling Equipment for Commercial, Industrial and Retail Facilities. These products and services are in high demand for all private and public business sectors from Fortune 500 companies to small and emerging businesses. Our diverse list of products and services allows variety and different challenges every day at Customer's sites while providing solutions to keep them safe and efficient.

Due to our continued expansion and growth, we now have an opportunity for a full-time Assistant Controller at our Headquarters located in Irvine, CA.

The Assistant Controller supports the company goals and vision by collaborating with the accounting team and assisting the controller with hands on, full cycle accounting. This is a creative, “think outside the box” position, perfect for someone who is a self- starter and who can identify and implement new ways to improve processes and be part of a team.

• Assist the CFO and Controller in producing accurate and timely financial statements
• Lead the monthly and quarterly close & reporting process, including owning the preparation of balance sheet reporting, monthly account reconciliation and supplemental data requests
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual state and local tax reporting
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Responsible for leading A/R, AP, and General Accounting Departments
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve month end discrepancies and solve process efficiencies
• Ensure that proper internal controls are in place to safeguard company assets and provide timely and accurate management and financial reporting
• Confirm financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses, coordinating the collection/ consolidation/evaluation of financial data, and preparing special reports
• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis throughout the company
• Assist and conduct FP&A which includes budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, implementation, and business strategic analysis of the financial team
• Assist Controller in field audits by coordinating the collection of required data
• Oversee year-end external audit by providing all supporting documents, facilitating timely completion of the audit 
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive market-based salary
• Healthcare, dental, vision coverage, 401K match and PTO

Work Schedule:

• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  Monday through Friday
• Position requires you to be available to work in an office setting in our Irvine Headquarters, this is not a remote opportunity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of training and related experience.
• CPA strongly desired but not required.
• Minimum five plus years of experience in multiple accounting functions, preferably in a construction environment. Solid understanding of GAAP(Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). 
• Experience with job costing on accounting software and ability to perform job cost analysis and reporting. Knowledge of Salesforce / Certinia software preferred.
• Must be skilled in both accrual and cash financial statements and processes.
• Ability to use high degree of tact and diplomacy when dealing with others, especially in high tension or sensitive situations; not afraid to speak up and say what needs to be said.
• Ability to prioritize workload and handle multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy, quality, and productivity.

Characteristics:

• A capable leader both personally and professionally
• A capable, friendly communicator with excellent oral and written abilities
• Customer-service oriented; a self-starter who is highly motivated to succeed
• Attention to detail with a good sense of time management, possessing strong organizational skills
• Uncompromising honesty
• Able to keep strict confidentiality
• Personable team player with those both inside and outside the company