Assistant Corporate Controller

 

 

Responsible for financial reporting, including consolidating, reporting and analyzing consolidated financial information for internal and external users.  Draft all SEC filings, including Form 10-K, 10-Q financials, footnotes, MD&A and 8-K’s.  Directs research and recommends accounting treatment and disclosures for issues at consolidated, corporate and division levels.  Perform special projects as requested by senior management.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for financial reporting; consolidating, reporting and analyzing consolidated financial information for internal and external users.  This includes administrating the process; setting and communicating deadlines, defining responsibilities, as well as reacting to and developing solutions for potential problems as they arise monthly at corporate and with the divisions.  Update the Controller of the preliminary monthly results, provide potential adjustments that may be made and finalize results after the decision is made on final adjustments.  Analyze and review the monthly consolidation to ensure process was completed properly.  Ensure monthly reporting package is completed accurately, consistently and on time.Review the monthly financial analysis on P&L as compared to last year completed by the divisional controllers and group finance, including group results by business unit, and corporate expenses.  Review the monthly balance sheet and analysis prepared by the Divisional Controllers, compared to 12 months ago as well as last month.  Review the monthly cash flow statement.  Understand significant variances on all financial statements.  Report any unusual or concerning items to the corporate controller and follow-up as necessary.  Other analysis is done as requested.Draft SEC filings, including Form 10-Q and Form 10-K (Annual Report) financials, footnotes and MD&A for review by the Corporate Controller.  Act as the point person in the review and filing process for the documents.  Review earnings releases, including financial exhibits and conference call script for accuracy and completeness.Act as the day-to-day contact for external auditors.  As directed by the Corporate Controller establish timelines, assist in resolution audit issues, provide information to the auditors as necessary and distribute information from the auditors to the rest of the Company.Research, document and discuss technical issues related to accounting with Corporate Controller, including impact of new FASB statements, non-recurring, unusual or significant events and others as needed.  Provide similar support to the Groups as needed.  Ensure requirements pertaining to accounting and disclosures are addressed.  Review corporate accounting memos.  Typical issues for research and documentation include accounting for restructuring, discontinued operations, asset sales, purchase accounting, revenue recognition, employee benefits, derivatives and currency, among others.Ensure corporate accounting compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley section 404.  Including closing process, consolidations and financial reporting.Primary responsibility for the corporate ledger.  Review the trial balance on a monthly basis, understanding any variances to P&L and balance sheet accounts.  Ensure ledger maintenance is done, adding or deleting accounts as necessary to ensure ledger transparency while preserving any individual confidential information.  Approve monthly journal entries to the corporate ledger as well as the corporate holding companies.Suggest process, reporting and documentation improvements to streamline work.Perform a variety of special projects at the request of senior management.  May include visits to certain business units and special requests regarding various operating and financial issues.



Job Requirements:

 

 



Education / Experience:

 

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, along with a CPA is required. 

 

7 to 10 years of public accounting experience is required, or equivalent industry experience. Previous manufacturing or consumer products experience is a plus.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

In addition to the education and experience requirements noted above, the position also requires the following:Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, including the ability to think of new or creative solutionsAbility to know where or who in the organization can provide source material for problem solvingThorough knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices Computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Suite.Familiarity with a consolidation system and processOrganization and planning skills, project management skills are absolutely requiredEffective verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with senior managementPersonnel management