Assistant Controller

Uster Technologies AG

$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's preferred
  • 10+ years of general accounting experience
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience
  • Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Integrated ERP system experience required (2+ years)
  • CPA or CPA candidate desirable
  • Experience with intercompany transactions preferred
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
  • Exceptional communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to autonomously manage workflows and initiate analytical reviews

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accounting and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Perform monthly and annual closing functions
  • Conduct financial reviews to identify and address potential issues
  • Develop and present annual budgets and forecasts to management
  • Analyze variances between budget and actuals monthly
  • Manage cash proactively and monitor cash plans
  • Conduct analytical reviews of financial statements and operations
  • Assess risk and compliance for internal controls and accounting standards
  • Provide compliance training across functions
  • Ensure accuracy of transactions and inventory records across locations
  • Maintain business contract management databases
  • Review and approve expense reports for accuracy
  • Support problem-solving for non-routine transactions
  • Engage with external auditors and tax consultants
  • Assist Controller with fiscal reports and general accounting duties

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Dental insurance coverage
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Health savings accounts
  • Life insurance options
  • Paid vacation and time off
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Vision insurance coverage
Full Job Description
Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and task ownership while maintaining a high level of accuracy aligned with accounting principles in assigned responsibilities which include but are not limited to:
  • Prepare accounting and financial data for internal reporting and external agencies
  • Perform monthly and annual closing functions, and assist others to ensure accuracy
  • Perform proactive financial reviews, identifying and correcting potential issues
  • Create and present annual budget, Capex, and forecast, and perform monthly reviews with management
  • Create and present monthly analysis of variances between budget and actuals
  • Proactive cash management, including creation and monitoring cash plan
  • Perform routine and targeted analytical reviews of company operations, service, and financial statements both assigned and self-initiated
  • Conduct routine risk and compliance assessments on internal controls, monitoring adherence to accounting standards/processes/QMS and updating when necessary
  • Provide guidance and training on compliance across all functions
  • Ensure accuracy of material transactions and perpetual inventory records across multiple business locations
  • Monitor and maintain business contract management databases
  • Review and approve expense reports for accuracy and compliance
  • Support the team to problem solve and determine treatment of non-routine transactions to ensure financial reporting accuracy
  • Interact with external auditors and tax consultants
  • Assist Controller with maintenance of fiscal reports, census, 401(k) plan administration, KPIs, and general accounting operations
  • Other administrative functions as required

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, Master's degree strongly preferred
  • Minimum ten (10) years of general accounting experience required
  • Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience required
  • Experience working in a manufacturing (preferred minimum 2 years)
  • Integrated ERP system experience is required (minimum 2 years)
  • CPA or CPA candidate desirable
  • Experience with intercompany transactions is preferred
  • Must have strong Microsoft Suite skills, especially with Excel.
  • Exceptional communication and analytical abilities, capable of effectively presenting data-driven insights across all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrate strong autonomy by successfully managing assigned workflows while independently identifying, initiating, and executing new analytical reviews

Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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