Position OverviewThe Assistant Controller reports to the Vice President, Corporate Controller and is responsible for the Company's overall accounting, internal control, and financial reporting activities. This role partners with corporate, segment, and regional finance teams to ensure compliance and drive solutions to complex accounting matters. The position requires strong leadership presence and oversight of a global team.
Primary Responsibilities- Lead the Company's financial reporting process, including consolidated financial statements, SEC filings (US GAAP), statutory reporting, and benefit plan audits
- Manage accounting policies, including monitoring new pronouncements and implementing updates; report implications to the Audit Committee
- Oversee technical accounting research, transaction analysis, and development of position papers for complex business activities
- Supervise the monthly and quarterly close processes in partnership with Record-to-Report, Costing, and FP&A teams
- Support acquisition due diligence and lead accounting integration efforts, including purchase accounting and SEC reporting (e.g., Form 8-K)
- Ensure effective climate-related disclosures in collaboration with the Sustainability Committee
- Partner with internal audit, costing, and global finance teams to enhance accounting and internal control processes
- Manage external audit relationships, including audit coordination, PBC reviews, and resolution of complex accounting matters
- Oversee SOX 404 compliance, including design, implementation, testing, and remediation of internal controls
- Lead and develop a global team of corporate reporting professionals and manage third-party SOX resources
Minimum Requirements- Master's degree in Accounting
- CPA certification
- 14+ years of relevant experience, including 10+ years in public accounting with publicly traded, multinational companies
- 12+ years of direct people management experience
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance
- Strong expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO 2013 framework, and internal control design and execution
- Proven ability to communicate complex accounting positions and collaborate across functions
Preferred Requirements- Experience in a global manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated leadership within large, matrixed organizations
- Experience supporting acquisitions and complex transaction accounting
- Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior leadership
- Experience leading global finance teams and cross-functional initiatives
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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $225,000 - $245,000.
In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.
