Reporting & General Ledger Controller

Job Summary

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead the month- and quarter-end close process in the local ERP system (Dynamics AX) and in the Imerys Group Reporting tool (Magnitude).  Ensure that the closing and reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare allrequired Imerys Group Reporting schedules including Monthly ‘R-pack’ reporting, Quarterly ‘C-pack’ Consolidation reporting, any required ‘F-pack’ Forecast  reporting, and annual ‘B-pack’ Budgetreporting.  Ensure that financialreporting is in accordance with IFRS and Imerys policies and procedures (Blue book).
• Prepare and distribute other key NAC monthly reports including Plant P&Ls, Overhead Cost Center reports, the Monthly Inventory Summary by Plant and Travel and Expense reports.
• Improve the processes around key reports (i.e. Plant P & L).  Lead projects involving IT to move away from exclusive Excel based reports to more user friendly reports with drill-down functionality.  Consider Business Intelligence applications like Qlik Sense or Qlik View.
• Oversee the Balance Sheet account reconciliation process.  Ensure that all accounts have an assigned owner and that reconciliations are completed by published deadlines.
• Act as the primary contact for the external auditors, understanding auditschedules and their requirements and making sure timely and accurate information is provided.
• Assist in the preparation of the NAC annual budget and periodic forecasts. 
• Monitor critical accruals (i.e., legal, relocation, etc.) to make sure the financial statements are properly stated.
• Communicate with internal personnel on critical finance issues.
• Assist with the configuration, testing, and implementation of financial systems, such as an ERP.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent “teaming” skills.  Able to work effectively on cross-functional teams and projects.
• Change agent willing to ‘Deliver results’ on projects and assignments.
• Excellent MS Excel skills along with good understanding of ERP systems. 
• Excellent organizational, mathematical, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills. 
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles

Education/Experience:

• Position requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• MBA or CPApreferred
• 5+ years experience in Finance and Accounting with Public Accounting experiencepreferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or mining industry required
• Experience with International Reporting under IFRS guidelines preferred
• Experience with multiple site & currency consolidation required.

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