Controller
November 4, 2024VP of HR
November 13, 2024Assistant Controller – 9891
The Assistant Controller is responsible for providing leadership to ensure all accounting department tasks are performed timely and accurately. In collaboration with the Corporate Controller, this leader will drive process improvements, implement standards, improve and document internal controls and optimize efficiencies across all areas of accounting. The Assistant Controller leads a highly capable and technical team of five accountants and the AP Manager. This position reports to the Corporate Controller and will be based out of our Corporate HQ located in Frisco, TX.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
-
Lead the accounting process.
-
Coordinate with operational accounting team members.
-
Responsible for the month end closing, including account analysis and reconciliations.
-
Ensure compliance with GAAP.
-
Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with accounting guidance and best practices.
-
Research and implement new accounting guidance, as needed.
-
Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances.
-
Be the focal point for the various external audits.
-
Identify and drive process improvements.
-
Perform risk assessment and implement changes to the internal control structure and processes.
-
Participate in special projects.
Qualifications and Competencies:
-
Manufacturing experience required.
-
Minimum of 5 years in an accounting leadership role.
-
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
-
Strong analysis, problem solving and decision-making skills.
-
Demonstrates initiative, customer focused and ability to collaborate across company functions.
-
Ability to organize and prioritize work to focus on achieving key results.
-
Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
-
Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
-
Strong aptitude of financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
-
Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains experience a plus.
-
Bachelor’s degree required
-
Big 4 experience, strongly preferred
-
CPA, strongly preferred
-
Some travel required