Assistant Controller

Velosity is searching for an Assistant Controller to support our manufacturing facility in Forest Lake, MN. The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in supporting the company's annual audit, 401k audit, annual tax return and other compliance related needs.

This is an on-site position.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

The typical pay range for this role: $120,000-$150,000 per year.

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, internal equity and other relevant factors.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Insurance:
  Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave.

Who is Velosity?

Velosity Forest Lake is not your typical manufacturing company.

Founded in 1972, we are a state-of-the-art, custom contract manufacturer and injection molder providing creative solutions to our customers' unique manufacturing challenges.

At Velosity Forest Lake, our culture & values are our competitive advantage. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today.

What You'll Love about Velosity:

• A competitive compensation package with generous benefits covering health care, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more
• Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually
• Continued Education opportunities through our tuition reimbursement program
• Great opportunities for growth & advancement
• An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values

Qualifications:

• A minimum of six years of experience, preferably within an international, national or large-regional accounting firm; or a combination of public and private experience.
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills; effective problem solving, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. The ability to multitask and work independently with little established processes; think through and implement new accounting, analysis and reporting processes. Communicate with both internal and external customers in a professional and respectful manner.
• Excellent knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. General understanding of ERP/business operating systems.
• Proven leadership abilities; work independently with limited supervision; solve practical problems, work cooperatively and effectively with customers, vendors and other departments within Velosity and its affiliates. Self-motivated, goal-oriented and can work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA accreditation.
• Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States.

• Responsible for all month-end close activities including, but not limited to, preparing or posting journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany support, standard report generation and first level review and analysis.
• Manage all aspects of the general ledger.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements for Velosity.
• Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and provide technical accounting guidance when needed.
• Manage and develop accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll personnel, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and appropriate internal controls across all functions.
• Assist Accounting team as required, which may include, but not limited to; payroll, treasury, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, etc. This encompasses regular troubleshooting of matters as they arise and processing backup. Provide escalation support for AR collection issues or AP vendor payment coordination.
• Calculate inventory reserves (E&O, slow-moving, obsolescence) and document methodology and assumptions.
• Support cycle count program execution,…