Assistant Controller Jobs in Connecticut

Job Title: Assistant Controller Company: General Electric Company Location: Norwalk, CT Description: Responsible for Financial Services Corporate ledger income tax activity including monthly federal, non-US and state income tax provision, effective tax rate review, related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance, preparation of components of the federal income tax return, and maintenance of Oracle tax program. - Oversee and participate in quarterly account reconciliations, return to accrual, FAS 109 calculations, accounting for QARs, FIN 48, quarterly consolidated ETR, and tax settlements including supervising external consultants- Responsible for preparation of quarterly taxable income estimates and federal tax return preparation for Financial Services activity including related tax return to accrual reconciliation and annual FAS 109 analysis- Coordinate tax settlement process with parent company and the Financial Services businesses. Participate in special projects related to Financial Services structures and initiatives. Design and implement tax accounting and compliance process improvements across Financial Services. - Works with tax and finance teams at businesses on tax accounting issues and assessment of US and state tax provisions including balance sheet analysis and review of US and state deferred tax assets.- Assists with Sarbanes–Oxley compliance documentation and testing efforts.- Help manage, supervise, and review work prepared by consultants.- Other responsibilities as assigned Qualifications/Requirements Basic Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.- Minimum of 6 years experience in tax accounting and general federal, state, and international taxes. - Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Tax Return Preparation Software.- Demonstrated FAS 109 experience.Eligibility Requirements:-Must submit resume through www.gecareers.com (current employees may utilize the COS systems) to be considered for this job opening. - Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. - Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification and background check. *Note that there is a uniformly required employee non-solicit agreement for any SPB and above employee assuming a new job.*You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.- GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. - GE offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements. - GE offers an inclusive environment where employees have the opportunity to succeed and diversity is embraced as a competitive advantage in the marketplace. - The passion that our people bring to their work extends to their private worlds, and GE encourages a healthy balance between the two. - GE values education and is dedicated to providing the tools and training for your professional development. - We would like to thank everyone who submits a resume for this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Job Title: Assistant Controller, Tax Company: GE Power Systems Location: Stamford, CT Description: Job details Job Number 1127157 Business GE Capital Business Segment Capital - Global Banking About Us GE Capital helps meet the financial needs of over 130 million customers in over 100 countries with products and services that range from consumer lending to financial solutions for businesses of all sizes. We develop strategic partnerships and joint ventures that leverage GE’s industry-specific expertise in aviation, energy, infrastructure, healthcare and media to capitalize on market –specific opportunities. Global Banking Group is a GE Capital business. Geographic platforms include Western Europe, Nordics, Russia & Latvia, South East Asia and scale banking businesses in Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Switzerland. The business also has Joint Venture relationships in countries such as Turkey, Romania and Latin America. Careers: GE is committed to fostering the career development of our employees. We help employees achieve their goals while preparing them to face the unique challenges of an ever-changing business environment. As a global business, the opportunities we provide are far reaching! Posted Position Title Assistant Controller, Tax Career Level Experienced Function Finance Function Segment Tax Location United States U.S. State or China Province Connecticut City Stamford Relocation Expenses None Role Summary/Purpose Responsible for Financial Services Corporate ledger income tax activity including monthly federal, non-US and state income tax provision, effective tax rate review, related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance, preparation of components of the federal income tax return, and maintenance of Oracle tax program. Essential Responsibilities - Oversee and participate in quarterly account reconciliations, return to accrual, FAS 109 calculations, accounting for QARs, FIN 48, quarterly consolidated ETR, and tax settlements including supervising external consultants- Responsible for preparation of quarterly taxable income estimates and federal tax return preparation for Financial Services activity including related tax return to accrual reconciliation and annual FAS 109 analysis- Coordinate tax settlement process with parent company and the Financial Services businesses. Participate in special projects related to Financial Services structures and initiatives. Design and implement tax accounting and compliance process improvements across Financial Services. - Works with tax and finance teams at businesses on tax accounting issues and assessment of US and state tax provisions including balance sheet analysis and review of US and state deferred tax assets.- Assists with Sarbanes–Oxley compliance documentation and testing efforts.- Help manage, supervise, and review work prepared by consultants. Qualifications/Requirements Basic Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. - Minimum of 6 years experience in tax accounting and general federal, state, and international taxes. - Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Tax Return Preparation Software.- Demonstrated FAS 109 experience.Eligibility Requirements: -Must submit resume through www.gecareers.com (current employees may utilize the COS systems) to be considered for this job opening. - Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. - Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification and background check. Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics - CPA - MS Taxation or Accounting a plus - Experience in financial services industries - Strong accounting and analytical skills - Proficiency with tax and accounting software Section 19 Job YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT. Index Monitor

Job Title: Assistant Controller (304147-618) Company: Open Solutions Inc. Location: Glastonbury, CT Description: 304147-618 Job Description 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) Required Skills 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. Job Location Glastonbury, CT, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular