We are seeking an Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager to manage the general accounting functions; manage period end closings; and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures. You will perform a broad range of planning and analysis – monitoring actual results of financial data against plans, forecasts and budgets, determining trends and explaining financial results.
Assistant Controller Responsibilities
Accounting
- Prepare or supervise bank reconciliations, tie subsidiary ledger to general ledger, run reports and complete other activities required to assure a complete month-end close.
- Prepare monthly preliminary budget and variance analysis.
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, data forecasts, cash flow data and other reports.
- Reconcile assets and liabilities.
- Collect and study data to determine the costs of business activity, such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.
- Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effects on costs.
- Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare reports comparing expected costs to actual production costs.
- Participate in the development of a budget planning process.
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures.
- Assist with cash management and disbursements.
- Process credit memo requests as needed.
- Oversee the fixed asset software data base.
- Work with the outside accountants on the year-end review, 401(k) audit, tax issues and other issues as needed.
- Other
Inventory Accounting
- Analysis of inventory valuation, levels and variances
- ‘Own’ the inventory accounting process, including making recommendations for continuous improvement. Assure that metrics for costing and inventory accounting are thorough and accurate and ensure that a robust cycle count program is in place and accurate.
Financial Analysis
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for review by management and to explain financial results to all levels of the organization, specifying and comparing factors affecting prices the profitability of products or services.
- Consolidate a wide range of operating and financial projections for the development of short-term and long-term business plans.
- Gather and analyze data and create daily, weekly and monthly KPI reports.
- Conduct regular, consistent reviews of production data for identification of cost improvement opportunities.
- Determine activity and handling costs.
- Analysis of raw material costs, waste and scrap materials.
Management
- Train and provide opportunities for development to employees in the Accounting Department.
- Ensure that accounting staff understands the Company’s goals and objectives and how each plays a role in the success of the company.
- Evaluate staffing levels; ensure equitable distribution of responsibilities and provide regular feedback aimed at building morale and improving individual and team performance as required.
- Improve the performance of the department and staff on an on-going basis through process improvements, people development and continuing education.
Performance
Performance will be evaluated on personal performance in the following categories:
| Overall: | Accuracy and reliability of reports and analysis. |
| Dependability: | On time production of regular reports and KPIs. |
| Accounting: | Accuracy and timeliness of monthly accounting closes and reviews. |
| Analytical: | Ability to identify issues and offer operational improvements. |
| Management: | Accuracy and timely completion of departmental work; development of department personnel. |
Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of six years of progressive accounting experience; MBA and/or C.M.A. a strong plus.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of general accounting principles, an interest in and understanding of business priorities and dynamics and how various metrics impact the business, and a strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, including cycle count processes.
- Experience: At least 7-8 years of accounting experience, with at least 2-5 years in a manufacturing environment and some public accounting experience a plus.
- Strong PC skills, including advanced Excel; proficiency in Outlook, Word
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communication: Able to organize and present accounting data, budgets and variances to various audiences.
- Time Management: Must be capable of managing many concurrent projects and keep them on schedule. Must be capable of determining realistic yet aggressive schedules.
- Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced work environment and able to adapt to a changing work environment and processes.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in this position and meet the minimum qualifications, click below to complete the online employment application. In the subsequent steps you will be brought to the following web address: http://www.cindexinc.com/c/2042DB. This is a test required for consideration at PacMoore.
You may also visit our facility to complete an employment application. We are located at 1844 Summer Street, Hammond, IN 46320. If you have any questions pertaining to the position, please contact the Human Resources Department.
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