Assistant Controller

Nature's Way

$90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience
  • CPA designation required
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience
  • Experience in manufacturing and financial consolidations preferred
  • Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA systems is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead the General Accounting team and develop staff regarding accounting and reporting
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for all entities during closing processes
  • Manage intercompany accounting for affiliated companies
  • Review balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy
  • Research and implement accounting policies to ensure GAAP compliance
  • Oversee the audit process and interact with auditors
  • Monitor and improve accounting policies and internal controls
  • Support and optimize financial systems including SAP S/4HANA and related tools
  • Aid in treasury activities including cash forecasting and banking relationships
  • Manage capital expenditure accounting processes
  • Assist in the annual budget and financial planning processes
  • Identify and implement process improvement initiatives
  • Act as a delegate for the Controller when necessary

Benefits

  • Medical plan options with health savings account contributions
  • Dental and enhanced dental plan options
  • Vision coverage with additional voluntary options
  • 11 paid holidays and a minimum of two weeks paid time off
  • 401K with a 4% company match and profit-sharing contributions
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance provided
  • Life and AD&D insurance included
  • Flexible spending accounts available
  • Voluntary critical illness and accident coverage
  • New parent phase-in program and paternity leave offered
  • Educational assistance reimbursement and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Assistant Controller

Be a part of helping people live healthy lives as our new Assistant Controller.

SUMMARY
Responsible for leading the organization's general accounting and financial reporting functions, including financial statement preparation, account review, internal controls, audit support, and team leadership, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Provide leadership and oversight of the General Accounting team. Develop and train accounting staff regarding accounting, reporting, and internal control requirements.
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for all entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external reporting requirements.
  • Manage the intercompany accounting processes with affiliated companies.
  • Responsible for complete review of balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy and reasonableness.
  • Research, interpret, and implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting standards.
  • Lead the audit process by delegating duties, reviewing, preparing documents and working with auditors.
  • Monitor compliance with accounting policies and internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen financial processes and mitigate risk.
  • Support and optimize the organization's financial systems including SAP S/4HANA, consolidation tools, SAC, and related reporting applications. Assist with design changes, blueprinting, and testing within those systems.
  • Support treasury activities, including cash forecasting, banking relationships, and compliance with financing agreements.
  • Manage the accounting processes related to capital expenditure for the entire organization.
  • Support the annual budget, forecast, and financial planning processes by providing accounting guidance, financial analysis, and reporting support.
  • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives, including process documentation, standardization, and automation opportunities.
  • Act as a delegate for the Controller as needed and provide leadership support across the accounting and finance organization.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises general accounting staff and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, coaching, and development of a high-performing team. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, mentoring, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and reviewing work; conducting performance evaluations; recognizing and rewarding performance; addressing employee concerns; resolving problems; and administering corrective action if necessary. Partners with team members and business stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and support organizational objectives.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 7 -10 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, general ledger, month-end close, audit management, and internal controls. CPA designation required. Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience required. Experience in manufacturing, financial consolidations, SAP S/4Hana systems strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
Certified Public Account (CPA) required

All benefits are effective on day 1 of employment.

Medical Option to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high - deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account.

Dental Delta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan.

Vision Routine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage

Time Off All employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year.

401K Plan Company match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account. An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets.

You'll also enjoy a variety of other benefits that support your long-term health and wellness:
  • Company provided short-term & long-term disability
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary critical illness & accident coverage
  • New parent phase-in program & paternity leave
  • Educational assistance reimbursement
  • Product discounts & a wellness program

Start Helping People live Healthy lives today!

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