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ADTRAN, Inc. Assistant Controller in Huntsville, Alabama
The Assistant Controller is responsible for assisting in thepreparation andmanagement of
theCompanysfinancial
statements,external
reporting,SECfilings, SOX compliance, technical accounting, general ledger
management,accounts payable oversight,and corporate operational reporting.
The Assistant Controller will serve as a trusted business advisor to the Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer overseeing the company's external and internal financial reporting, internal
controlcompliance, and accounting requirements, including all SEC reporting, corporate accounting
policies,andtechnical GAAP research and analysis.This position will report to the Corporate Controller.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage the preparation of consolidated and stand-alone financial statements for internal reporting and external reporting for Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, and other special SEC filings.
- Perform technical accounting research and interpret complex business arrangements.
- Providevalue-added financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations to support Executive Management and the Board.
- Provide accountingoversight for general ledger and financial reporting.
- Provideguidance to the organization on SEC, GAAP,and IFRS rules and regulationswhilemeeting the standards oftransparency andall SEC requirements.
- Work with the external auditors in helping to define the scope and requirements of audit and SOX reviews (including coordinating reporting, annual audit, and quarterly reviews).
- Manage and protect the Companys financial and capital assets, including active involvement in the action plans for minimizing inventories and capital projects in order to better maximize the ROIC for the Organization.
- Participate in developing and planning the annual budget and strategic planning requirements and expectations.
- Leadanddevelopa strong accounting staff.
- Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting required.
- CPA is required.
- 5+ years prior experience in SEC and financial reporting experience with a public company or accounting firm with a public client.
- 7+ years of previous experience in progressive accounting management roles.
- Intermediate working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning required.
- ProficientMicrosoft Office skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint required.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills are also a requirement, as is the ability to influence and collaborate with others.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a multi-functional staff required.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, conceptual, project management, and communication skillsrequired.
- Proven ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects in different stages with a sense of urgency and efficiency.
- Working knowledge of SOX isrequired.
- Littletravel is expected in this position.
PreferredQualifications
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