Full Job Description
The Assistant Corporate Controller actively participates daily in aspects of accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting, and internal controls of a publicly traded, SEC registrant. This hands-on position reports to the Corporate Controller and will manage a staff of 1 to 3 financial professionals. This role includes ownership of the corporate ledger, including the monthly close process, in addition to coordinating with Business Unit Controllers and Leadership in the consolidation process.
Responsibilities:
• Oversees monthly close & preparation of financial statements for Corporate accounting ledger
• Reviews reconciliations and performs account analysis, coordinating with Department Leadership to ensure accuracy of results and completeness of accruals
• Reviews journal entries and other financial transactions
• Review/research the company's accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
• Analyzes financial results to identify unusual transactions, fluctuations, and trends
• Serves as a point person with internal and external auditors for matters including SOX compliance, quarterly reviews, and financial statement audit.
• Calculates quarterly debt covenant metrics and coordinates communication to internal and external parties
• Owns the technical accounting for leases under ASC 842, including required financial statement disclosures
• Prepares quarterly and annual valuation assessments, including triggering event assessments, long-lived assets impairment assessments, and goodwill impairment valuations
• Technical accounting research, analysis, and preparation of audit-ready technical accounting memorandums
• Analyze foreign currency risk and necessary foreign currency hedging strategies, with external experts
• Prepares existing and ad-hoc reports for management
• Maintains general ledger in ERP system (D365) and consolidation system (Hyperion)
• Provides coaching and development of accounting staff
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Accounting or related field, CPA required. Masters preferred
• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in accounting is required with public accounting experience desired
• Strong with GAAP, cost accounting, and ERP systems.
• Experience in domestic and international consolidations
• Must have ability to supervise an accounting staff
Physical Demands:
• The role is mostly office-based with limited exposure to the production floor
• Will be required to operate a computer and/or other office devices
• Occasionally will have to lift and/or transport items weighing between 10 and 30 pounds
Work Environment:
• Office environment with very limited exposure to the production floor
• Some travel may be required