Assistant Controller

The Assistant Global Controller is a key finance leader in our global manufacturing organization, working closely with the Global Controller in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across multiple entities and regions of a publicly traded manufacturing company. This role plays a critical part in the financial statement close process, financial information systems, internal and external audit support, and continuous improvement initiatives, while serving as a people leader with direct and functional reports.

• Oversee and support month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities and regions
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and perform periodic balance sheet reviews in order to identify and manage the key risks involved within the financial reporting process.
• Assist with consolidated financial reporting in accordance with applicable GAAP
• Analyze financial results and managerial accounting and provide insights to senior leadership
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and support internal/external audits
• Partner with cross-functional areas such as Manufacturing, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and FP&A on financial analysis, reporting and decision-making
• Participate in finance system enhancements and process improvements
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of accounting professionals, including performance management and coaching

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Active CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a global manufacturing environment
• SOX or equivalent internal controls experience.
• Experience with financial statement close, financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting
• Prior experience managing and developing a complex team structure
• Strong knowledge of technical accounting and advanced Excel skills
• ERP (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Dynamics, or similar) and consolidation (One Stream, HFM, or similar) preferred

• Experience in a global, multi-site manufacturing environment
• Experience working with shared services or offshore teams
• Six-sigma certified with continuous improvement experience