Position SummaryThe North America Assistant Controller supports the North America Controller in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls across the United States, and Canada. This role is responsible for coordinating the month-end and year-end close processes, supporting audits, and maintaining compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities across North America.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
- Manage general ledger accounting activities and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
- Oversee fixed assets, intercompany transactions, inventory accounting, payroll accounting, and revenue recognition processes, as applicable.
- Ensure proper accounting treatment of complex or non-routine transactions.
- Review required financial reporting for the business
- Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements as defined in the risk control matrix
- Ensure compliance with company policies, strategies, guidelines and authority levels
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and tax reporting requirements across North America.
- Provide accounting guidance to business leaders
- Assist with financial system implementations and transformation projects.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for use at all levels of the organization
- Complies with all Company & Regulatory HS&E & Quality and IT standards and policies. Wears all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required & maintains required HS&E & SQ certifications up-to-date
- Conduct business with professionalism and in line with WIS Core Values
- Work in accordance with WIS and client HSE policies, and maintain Legal Compliance
- Leads and supports continuous improvement projects.
- Works with Manager to prepare for future career opportunities.
- Handles special projects as assigned.
- All other duties as assigned by Supervisor
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 8 Years' accounting experience required
- Advanced understanding of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar).
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Experience with consolidation, reporting, and compliance systems.
- Familiarity with SOX, audit processes, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience managing accounting activities across multiple North American jurisdictions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation and efficiency.
Salary & BenefitsWIS deeply values fair and equitable wages that enable our employees and their families to thrive. As such, we offer a competitive salary that rewards you for the hard-earned education and experience you bring to the role and increases as you continue to grow and develop.
We also prioritize rewarding our employees with benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Join us, and you can expect an extensive and generous benefits package, including health insurance, vacation pay based on years of relevant experience not tenure with the company, sick pay, paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan with a 4% employer matching, on-site gym and locker rooms, free parking, and other key benefits.
