Accounting - Assistant Controller

Company: Charles Industries, Inc
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

The Assistant Controller is a strategic business partner assisting the BU Controller managing the company's financial, management and compliance functions. The Assistant Controller is responsible for the oversight of the general accounting functions and ensure compliance measures are in place. The position will identify and implement solutions to mitigate financial risk and enhance the accuracy of the company's financial reporting. The position manages a team of 7, with 2 direct reports.Responsibilities--- Manage the financial close process for the business unit.--- Oversee the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.--- Manage both internal and external audits of business units' financials as well US Sarbanes Oxley-404 (SOX) testing and compliance. Owns the quarterly review of all SOX controls.--- Maintains the monthly corporate reporting package and drives the standardization of financial reporting across the organization. Includes monthly reporting into corporate and adhering to defined close schedule.--- Key participant in quarterly reporting meetings and preparation of financial packages for Corporate FP&A.--- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements--- Support the ERP implementation efforts as the SME for financial accounting and information.Qualifications--- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred.--- Minimum of six to eight years of professional work experience in accounting or finance functions. Experience at a public accounting firm a plus--- Superior analytical and financial modeling capabilities with an emphasis on cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.--- Proficient with ERP processes and data--- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage staff and develop talent.

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