Assistant Controller (304147-618): Open Solutions Inc.

We seek an Assistant Controller to work within our Finance Group at our North American headquarters in Glastonbury, CT.

As an Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for:

• closing the books timely and accurately each month in compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies and maintaining accurate financial data each month
• preparation and filing of the quarterly financial reports - 10Q's, 10K's, debt compliance documents etc.
• ensure the integrity of financial data by reviewing BS & P&L and addressing issues quickly
• financial data analysis, internal management reporting, board reporting etc. etc.
• be the key liaison with the auditors each quarter and ensuring a timely and smooth audit process each quarter and year end
• be the key liaison with the financial planning and analysis team to ensure accurate forecasting, accounting and analysis each month
• lead integration efforts of recently acquired companies and potential future acquisitions
• review various processes in the department and recommend improvements to improve the close (both timeliness & accuracy)

To qualify for this position, you must have:

• worked as an Asst. Controller at a company at least 250M + in size
• CPA; with demonstrated knowledge of financial analysis and GAAP
• worked with Big 4 audit firms and has dealt with (extensively) Big 4 auditors
• been responsible for preparing and filing 10Q's, 10K's etc. in a public company environment
• worked in public accounting and in industry (preferably with work experience of 6+ years with a least 3+ years as Asst. Controller, closing the books)
• be a self starter and be very organized
• the ability to prioritize, plan and manage the monthly/quarterly financial close each month (main task)
• good analytical skills, thorough in their review and analyisis of data
• good people skills and experience in developing and mentoring staff. Though this person has only one direct report, (Director Financial Reporting), the entire finance team has a dotted line relationship to the Asst. Controller since he/she is responsible for the monthly close.
• proven ability to lead project teams through to completion
• experience in making process improvements in the 'financial close are' since this individual has to improve the 'closing processes and manage to close faster, better, etc.
• proficiency in MS office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint); user-level PeopleSoft experience.