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Job Description Job Title: Assistant Controller Reports To: Controller FLSA Status: Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes – Functional Area Leader Job Summary: Under the direction of the Controller, they will oversee the daily operations of the company’s accounting, financial and administrative departments. This role will oversee about 3 staff members and be responsible for the company's financial policies, programs and practices. Strategic vision, ability to work in ambiguity and development and adoption of best practices will be important for this role. Duties include formulating policies and procedures for the Accounting Department, maintaining cash flow and budget for the company, P&L and cost analysis. Supervisory Responsibilities: • Assist and participate in the accounting department, maintaining cash flow and budget for the company, P&L and cost analysis., • Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive., • Provides direct supervision to one or more employees. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: • Oversee all financial functions including accounting, budgeting, insurance, cash management, and participate in the corporate strategic planning process., • Prepare reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations., • Direct preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification., • Prepares and maintains month end financial analysis packages., • Individual directs determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets. Prepares covenant compliance reporting package ensuring accuracy and completeness. Prepares and maintains the Company’s financial policies and procedures., • Preparation of financial summaries for management review. Risk Management., • Co-ordination of business planning and budgeting; ongoing forecasting and projections. General performance reporting and operational performance measurement., • Competence to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions., • Ability to read, analyze and interpret Advanced computer skills in word processing software, spreadsheet software, accounting software and inventory software required., • Requires predominately sedentary work such as sitting at a desk and computer for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours at a time., • Work is performed in an office setting with limited exposure to loud noises, odors, extreme variances in temperature or other environmental factors., • Requires occasional exposure in the manufacturing plant to irritants such as loud noises, fumes, exhaust, or other environmental factors. Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or business administration is highly desirable., • A minimum of 1-3-years’ experience of accounting with strong GAAP understanding, preference to those that have worked in an unionized environment and/or manufacturing. Pay and Benefits: • Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year base. This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus., • Company paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance., • 401(k) enrollment after 6 months of service, with a 50% match of the first 6% contributed by the employee., • Medical, dental, vision insurance enrollment eligible the first month after hire., • Paid time and vacation time.

Job Description SUMMARY: Implement specific corporate objectives with respect to strategically identifying, qualifying, negotiating and finalizing lease terms with national retail and entertainment tenants. Position requires significant analytical and sales aptitude with the ability to contribute to the Real Estate Committee meeting on a daily basis, in addition to establishing and maintaining business relationships with leading national tenants. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with the Director of Leasing, President, Executive Management Team and the Real Estate Committee in the development of the shopping centers strategic leasing plans., • Prepare, negotiate and finalize lease proposals, amendments and renewals for each of the centers, to maximize center revenue. Candidate must have an understanding of proformas and be comfortable with numbers., • Seek new or replacement tenants for the portfolio through national or regional contacts, and by visiting other markets and centers., • Must be a team player. A key component of success in this position is the ability to work with other departments within the Company, including Center management teams, legal, tenant coordination, construction, and finance and revenue management. Leasing representatives are expected to manage their deal from start to finish. From the negotiation of the deal, through the legal and store design process, up to and including the collection of rents., • Maintain current knowledge of industry and retail trends., • Work with Real Estate Counsel to ensure lease documentation reflects intended transaction. Administrative Assistant Education Required: Bachelors Degree Experience: Minimum of three years experience in the business world, preferably in a position that requires deal negotiations. Must have a solid understanding of accounting systems and financial analysis, in addition to Microsoft Office applications. Other Qualities: This candidate must have exceptional negotiation skills and be a self-starter, possesses strong interpersonal communication, organizational and analytical skills, as well as is creative. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is generally equivalent to a busy shopping mall. Occasionally the work environment is equivalent to a general office environment. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Chris Preble from Robert Half is working with a Utica client of his that has been growing. This is a newly created role with an organization that has terrific benefits. Also, this position offers an exciting opportunity for growth and development into an Assistant Controller role. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in accounting operations, financial reporting, and process optimization while receiving mentorship and preparing for leadership responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes., • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules., • Ensure the accuracy and maintenance of the general ledger across multiple entities., • Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions as needed., • Generate internal financial statements, variance analyses, and management reporting packages., • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and the analysis of financial performance indicators., • Facilitate compliance by preparing documentation for audits and external tax filings., • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations., • Collaborate on system upgrades or software implementations to streamline workflows., • Provide mentorship and contribute to the development of entry-level accounting staff as the role evolves., • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field., • Proficiency in preparing journal entries and account reconciliations., • Skills in financial reporting and variance analysis., • Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis., • Excellent communication and organizational skills with a focus on collaboration.

Job DescriptionDescription: Our company is looking for a full-time Bookkeeping Assistant in our Syracuse, NY office to perform daily accounting tasks that will support our accounting team and overall organization. You will help our Accounting department run smoothly, ensuring transparency and efficiency in all transactions. To be successful in this role, you should have, or be able to acquire, strong knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles, good organizational skills, and working knowledge of accounting software. Ultimately, a top-notch bookkeeping assistant should have integrity, excellent mathematical skills, and an understanding of data privacy standards. Main Areas of Accountability & Influence: • Process and prepare financial statements, • Accounts receivable, • Accounts payable, • Respond to customer inquiries and work to provide resolution, • Collect and review data for reports, • Assist with performing audits on financial statements and reports, • Reconcile accounts, • Create and update expense reports, • Process reimbursement forms, • Prepare bank deposits, • Coordinate orders and payments for municipal searches, • Enter financial transactions into accounting software and internal databases, • Check spreadsheets for accuracy, • Maintain digital and physical financial records, • Assist Bookkeeper and/or CFO with projects as needed, • Competitive Salary, • Paid time off, • 9 paid Holidays, • Retirement plan, • Health, Dental and Vision Benefits, • Ongoing professional and personal development and educational resources, • Career growth opportunities, • Hybrid or partial remote option may be considered for the right candidate after 1 yearRequirements:, • Previous experience in accounting, finance, or other related fields, • Fundamental knowledge of GAAP, • Ability to prioritize and multitask, • Strong organizational skills, • Deadline and detail-oriented, • Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and Quickbooks software or ability to learn, • Bachelors in Accounting or Finance preferred, • Minimum education level required: High School diploma or GED with 2-3 years of experience in a professional office environment OR Associates Degree and 1-2 years of experience in a professional office environment