Assistant Controller

Responsibilities

• Assure that financial income and expenditure transactions and records are in compliance with all rules, regulations, requirements and procedures (i.e., GAAP)
• Monitor and adjust workflow and assignments to meet established deadlines
• Aid Corporate or Region Controller with year-end audit and perform internal review designed to reduce number of audit adjustments prior to the arrival of the external auditors
• Responsible for creating a positive work environment which maximizes individual and team performance
• Analyze results, drive timely and accurate data recording
• Responsible for the overall integrity of financial systems and related data
• Create a framework to provide assurance over the operation and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting
• Develop proper accounting standard operating procedures (SOP), policies, and goals/objectives
• Maintain SOP documentation and training materials in a centralized repository that can be accessed by team members and internal customers
• Identify and implement improvements to existing financial processes through the development of a program of continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognize and drive changes to current processes where SAP best practice opportunities exist
• Work with Finance Business Process Lead to resolve business and operational issues in an innovative, efficient, and effective manner

Requirements

• Build and nurture positive working relationships with the team, internal customers, and vendors
• Organize and deliver presentations in front of groups
• Train team and business employees
• Show outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Show excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, planning, and organizational skills
• Work independently, prioritize own tasks and tasks of others

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP
• SAP or other ERP software implementation experience a plus
• Knowledge of data integration points and dashboarding preferred
• 5+ years of account/finance experience preferred
• MBA Preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday

• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Frequently sitting
• Sometimes standing
• Rarely walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language