Assistant Controller

Columbus McKinnon Corporation•Hartland, WI

21d

About The Position

As an Assistant Controller in the Finance department of CMCO, your talents, skills and experience will have a direct impact on moving the organization forward. Reporting directly to the Controller, this key leadership role is responsible for the full month-end close cycle, post-close reporting, audit coordination and cost accounting activities. You’ll be joining a high-performing team where continuous improvement is championed, and where you’ll directly influence organizational success by contributing to operational improvements through financial analysis.

Requirements

Good verbal and written communication skills, and a willingness to work as a business partner with others in a cross-departmental capacity; able to drive results
Strong accounting, quantitative and analytical skills along with the ability to apply those skills within the role
A self-starter with the ability to identify issues and take initiative for process improvement
Demonstrates strong project and time management skills
Actively champions continuous manufacturing and process improvements
Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance or related field
5+ years of related experience in a manufacturing / cost accounting environment
Strong GAAP, inventory and cost accounting knowledge

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Owns the full cycle monthly close process, including preparing journal entries for accruals and allocations, and preparation of internal and external financial statements and management reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Review general ledger and financial statements for accuracy; prepare monthly general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations
Drive variance analysis related to financial results, including job variance analysis, labor and burden rate analysis, pricing analysis, missing costs analysis, and more
Performs daily, monthly, and annual accounting processes in compliance with company policies
Collect, analyze and record data to determine the costs of business activities, including margin analysis for projects and product lines; works with cross-functional team to address and resolve low-margin product concerns
Support monthly and annual inventory activities, including cycle counting and E&O analysis
Support capital acquisition and major expense requisition processes and reporting; maintain fixed asset system and manage periodic verification audits
Serve as primary audit contact, managing SOX documentation for the business unit
Assist with financial budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes
Provide guidance to other Finance team members (AR, AP, staff accountant, cycle counting)
Assist controller with supervision of team, analysis and ad-hoc projects
Work closely with cross-departmental teams and other business units to improve our processes; lead and support CI projects
Other duties as assigned