Assistant Controller

About the Role

Elessent Clean Technologies is a global leader in process technologies driving sustainability and carbon neutrality in the metal, fertilizer, chemical, and oil refining industries. We are committed to customer support and minimizing environmental impact across our portfolio, including MECS® sulfuric acid production, STRATCO® alkylation, BELCO® wet scrubbing, and IsoTherming® hydroprocessing. The Assistant Controller reports to the Corporate Controller, providing consultation and advice to the Controller and CFO, and partners with global accounting and operational teams to ensure financial statements meet US GAAP requirements.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, effective member of the finance team, possessing strong technical skills, robust accounting and reporting experience, and proven teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Controller in overseeing Elessent’s accounting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Drive process efficiencies in daily tasks, the close process, and identify improvements through AI, automation, and system leveraging.
• Ensure accurate month-end close within established deadlines and standards.
• Collaborate on system and internal control changes, understanding implications for Elessent.
• Implement new accounting standards and provide support for accounting conclusions.
• Review accounting policy changes and non-standard transactions, summarizing impacts on financial statements.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment to mitigate risk and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Own the general ledger, prepare and review journal entries, and manage account reconciliations/analysis.
• Manage global consolidations and foreign currency transactions.
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and analysis.
• Assist with forecast and planning processes as needed.
• Prepare quarterly Credit Agreement compliance certificate packages for the CFO.
• Coordinate annual audits and work closely with global accounting and operations groups.
• Supervise, mentor, and guide accounting staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze supplier invoices, review cash flow requirements, and support cash forecasting.
• Support M&A activity for accounting analysis and financial integration.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university; CPA/CMA and MBA preferred.
• Strong US GAAP understandinging; public accounting experience highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERPs.
• High competency in problem solving, creativity, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, reprioritize, and work efficiently under deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly and concisely to senior executive management.
• Ability to travel internationally on occasion.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERPs.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills in a multi-cultural environment.