Assistant Controller

About our client: Our client is a global organization, in the manufacturing industry. This role is on site full time in Fulton, NY. About the position: The Assistant Controller's primary responsibility is ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. The Assistant Plant Controller performs complex accounting tasks, maintains company financial records, completes month-end close duties, and supports tax filings, audits and the development of processes. The role reports directly to the Director of Internal Accounting and will help mold the future of the North America Accounting/Finance Team. Responsibilities: • Manage the accounting for capital projects; evaluate capital expenditures and summarize return on investment. • Partner with the Finance Leaders to improve/implement centralized accounting processes across our sites • Compile, analyze and distribute routine and ad hoc financial reports. • Assist with the preparation of financial data and analysis for periodic in-depth business unit reviews. • Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items. • Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical information for monthly reporting of key financial data (KPI's). • Manage all business capital projects including working with the business to develop the capital project, obtain approvals, and monitor capital spend. • Execute the monthly general ledger close process and required reporting; ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. • Prepare complex accounting journal entries and collaborate with other departments to gather pertinent data for month-end close. • Implement and ensure compliance for all Corporate Controlling Policies. • Responsible for updating all inventory costs and ensuring that inventory costing and WIP are accurate. • Manage all aspects of product costing. Review absorption variances monthly. • Respond to accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data. • Ensure proper general ledger coding of all transactions and approve (or reject) transactions as required. • Prepare supporting documents and perform tasks related to the external audit. Requirements: 5+ years' of professional accounting experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics Ability to work onsite full time is required Salary: $125,000

Created: 2024-10-29