Assistant Controller

MiaSolé is a focused, well-funded company in the Silicon Valley that is making the next generation of solar cells. We have a technically strong, motivated and very fast moving engineering team which prides itself on superior execution. Presently, MiaSolé is looking for highly qualified and dedicated individuals to fill critical positions.

Position Overview:

A successful Assistant Controller candidate will utilize technical expertise to manage cash as well as the shared services functions in the MiaSolé Finance department. The position reports to the Corporate Controller and currently has a staff of two accounts payable accountants and one payroll accountant.

Responsibilities: 

• Setting up order management process within finance (new) supporting Sales.
• Documentation of activities and processes, with a roadmap for process improvements. 
• Upgrading use of Oracle to support business processes, and implementation of "best in class" controls across the cash management process. 
• Staff development and coaching.
• A/P supervision and check review.
• Procurement card management and recording.
• Payroll supervision and review.
• Preparing cash reconciliations, variance analyses and potential corrective actions.
• Providing management with weekly cash updates.
• Reviewing account recons prepared by staff, approving journal entries.
• Reconciling Uninvoiced Receipts GL accounts and responsible for the quality of the balance sheet accounts related to Accounts receivable and Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
• Calculating and improving shared service metrics, ability to translate to overall financial and operation business metrics, and demonstrated capability to partner with operating teams to drive improvements. 
• Driving relevant continuous improvement projects, seeking ways to improve efficiency. 

Qualifications: 

Required Experience

An ideal candidate profile is as follows: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA a plus.
• At least 5 years of GL, including A/P and Payroll management experience.
• Strong Excel and database skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Team player and have ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the Company.
• Oracle R12 application experience preferred.
• Broader accounting and financial leadership skills to provide additional financial bench strength as company is undergoing rapid growth and change. 

Required Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA a plus.