Assistant Controller

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage and direct accounting activities, including prepaids, accounts payable, lease accounting, fixed assets, and accruals
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes
• Develop and enforce strong internal controls in compliance with IFRS
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, analyzing variances and identifying trends
• Collaborate with the Controller to establish and implement accounting policies
• Work closely with Accounting colleagues in Germany on group reporting
• Partner with Controller in leading in the coordination of both internal and external auditors during the audit processes, managing audit timelines, preparing necessary documentation and addressing audit inquiries
• Drive process improvements to streamline the close cycle and enhance reporting efficiency
• Assist with accounting for non-routine transactions and collaborate with the technical accounting teams as needed
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development for the Accounts Payable team
• Lead efforts to optimize accounting systems and technology in collaboration with the financial systems team
• Maintain high quality account reconciliations and review journal entries
• Prepare bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Supervise the preparation and review of expense reports

Other Qualifications

• Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
• Effective and professional oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize effectively
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments, while effectively managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal Skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across departments and with employees, managers, and customers
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Supervisory Responsibility

Leads a team

Travel Requirements

Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 0-10% depending on business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years in of combined experience in public accounting with demonstrated leadership in accounting roles
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles
• Big 4 / Audit Firm Accounting Experience
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing industry
• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting or Finance

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with SAP strongly preferred