Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to fill an opening with an established global manufacturing company located in Plymouth, Michigan.
Requirements of the Assistant Controller
Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or equivalent experience
MBA is a plus
Prior experience as Controller or equivalent minimum 3 years
Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally SAP
Fundamental understanding of GAAP/IFRS accounting principles
Experience in a multinational company, including consolidation of multiple entities
Strong attention to detail, along with advanced analytical skills
Must be a self-starter, with excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to collaborate with various teams across multiple departments
Benefits of the Assistant Controller
Excellent salary + a substantial bonus program
Competitive benefits and paid time-off
Hybrid working arrangement
Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller
Accounting
Supervise the day to day accounting activities including accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed assets
Assist in the research new accounting standards and apply them to the business
Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements
Review balance sheet account reconciliations
Analyze inventory raw materials, WIP and finished goods
Reporting and Controlling
Play a key role in the standardized monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting
Ensure accurate reporting by developing and utilizing analytical tools to identify anomalies in the data
Prepare explanations for the plan and forecasted figures
Forecast revenues and expenses on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Work closely with operations and cost accountant to ensure full understanding of results / variances and assist in the follow-up of any necessary corrective actions
Audit and Internal Controls
Serve as main contact for external auditors
Prepare and coordinate the preparation of audit requests
Prepare for and participate in internal audits
Perform control self-assessments on a regular basis
Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and evaluate these controls to ensure segregation of duties and proper approval of transactions
ERP / Information Technology
Maximize use of the ERP system to streamline reporting and analysis
Work closely with the ERP manager to realize efficiency gains in the accounting and other areas of the business
Develop and / or implement new tools (e.g. Power BI) to streamline analysis and reporting
Other
Approve ACH, wires and checks
Serve as backup for business controller for various activities
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to lmoyer@venteon.com
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
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