Careers at Proxim
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant Controller
Location
Description of Function and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for core accounting and finance groups: Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash Management, Inventory, Revenue and tax
- Responsible for monthly financial close including analysis of results, financial, consolidation, monthly and quarterly internal reporting
- Principal support for quarterly reviews and annual audit by external auditors including all PBC schedules, and technical schedules
- Responsible for SOX Compliance and resulting control environment and policies
- Maintains corporate accounting policies and technical research to ensure compliant financial environment and effective internal control rating by external auditors
- Support preparation of 10Q, 10K and internal reports like Audit Committee package (quarterly) and monthly financial package, working with External Reporting Manager to achieve timing and accurate filings
- Strong leadership skills managing a staff of 8 including AP/Payroll Manager, Cost Manager, AR Manager, and 5 support accountants
Experience Required:
- 8+ years operational and management experience, including international accounting responsibilities and public high-tech company/SEC experience
- Oracle 11i experience
- Demonstrated experience in problem solving for both accounting and business processes
- Significant experience managing and developing professional staff. Must be able to lead by example.
- Must have excellent written and analytical skills, and ability to present information in a simple and concise manner
- Significant knowledge of GAAP including knowledge of FASB, EITF and related pronouncements as well as experience with all aspects of SOX Compliance
Experience Desired:
- High tech manufacturing experience with wireless communications background a plus
- Strong management skills with ability to train, build and motivate a team
- Strong systems background, with ability to help design and automate financial accounting systems
Qualifications/Education:
- BS Degree in Accounting/ or Finance
- MBA and or CPA highly desirable
To Apply
- Submit resumes to careers@proxim.com.
- Please reference Job ID "R674", in the subject of your email.
Proxim is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Principals only.
