Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller supports the strategic and operational financial management of Exosens Scientific. This position oversees day-to-day accounting activities and helps plan, implement, and manage financial operations, including accounting, treasury, cost accounting, budgeting, and staff support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with effective team support and collaboration.

This role has the potential to transition to the Controller position in January 2028, based on organizational needs and demonstrated performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's finance and accounting functions while providing guidance and support to accounting staff.
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoice/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general accounting, cost accounting, etc.
• Develop, improve, and issue timely monthly/quarterly financial records for the Executive Team, parent company and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis for financial trends.
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Interface with outside audit firm(s), banks, and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, payroll service providers, and 401(k) trustee.
• Coordinate the annual income tax filing process with the outside tax preparation firm.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local sales and payroll tax laws and requirements.
• Coordinate renewals on all company insurance policies, including workers' compensation, property and casualty, liability, automobiles, and employee benefit policies.
• Occasional travel to U.S. sites as well as international Exosense Group sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related field of study.
• CPA certification and/or MBA is preferred.
• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of US Federal Government contracts and procurement.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and state tax rules.
• Knowledge of IFRS is a plus.
• Proficiency with accounting or enterprise resource planning systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting audits, budgeting, forecasting, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to nonfinancial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.