Assistant Controller

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions.

At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate amid chaos and change, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you’re never going alone. Because there’s too much at stake to go solo.

Our Finance and Accounting Team is seeking a hybrid Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller supports the Controller and senior finance leadership in managing all aspects of the company’s accounting operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and adherence to US and foreign regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on experience managing day-to-day transactional accounting activities, experience in an environment with foreign operations and subsidiaries, a working knowledge of accounting concepts applicable to U.S. federal contractors, the ability to lead and mentor a growing accounting team, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to partner effectively with leadership and external advisors. You must be diligent and proactive, show excellent business judgment and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced team environment. The successful candidate will be able to work with all levels of the Company. Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of TrellisWare’s deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people.

The essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Accounting Operations & Reporting
• Oversee daily accounting functions including accounts payable, employee travel/expense reimbursements, payroll, billing and accounts receivable.
• Oversee general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, fixed assets and project accounting.
• Oversee monthly accounting close/consolidation process and ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Support financial information needs for management and external stakeholders.
• Internal Controls
• Maintain robust internal controls and documentation to support financial integrity and audit readiness.
• Oversee financial audits and reviews.
• Process Improvement & Systems
• Enhance accounting and compliance processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee accounting systems (e.g. ERP, Concur Travel & Expense, payroll and timekeeping systems) and support implementations and updates to systems.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Supervise, train, and develop accounting team members.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business needs and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect.

Education and work experience requirements are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a mid-sized (~$200M+) or greater environment, with at least 3 years under a multinational federal contractor preferred.
• Experience with government / DOD programs and contracting desired. Experience with both product and service businesses desired.
• Public accounting experience and CPA/CPA candidate is preferred.

To be considered for this position, you would need to meet, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here:

• Experience managing accounting responsibilities identified above across multiple international countries and currencies.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and working knowledge of FAR and CAS.
• Knowledge of contract types (cost-plus, time and materials, fixed price) and related revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with system implementations and demonstrated success identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy, together with the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; must be able to ask clear, concise questions.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Demonstrates strong written communication skills.
• Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills.
• Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Effective execution and decision making.
• Champion of change and promotes innovation.

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with qualified disabilities.

• Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc.
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional requirements are:

• U.S. Citizenship

Note: Many of TrellisWare's positions require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Disclaimer – The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the company's right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.

*TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.*

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