Assistant Controller - Company Direct
About The Position
PACCAR Leasing (PLC) is one of the fastest growing and most innovative global leasing networks in the industry, providing customers with value-added transportation services and premium-quality Kenworth, and Peterbilt vehicles. This role will manage the Company Direct Accounting and U.S. and Canada General Accounting group, overseeing general ledger transactions, account reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis, forecasting, and accounts payable and receivable functions. The position ensures accounting functions are managed in accordance with Corporate policies and procedures and involves managing a team of 8 employees. Key responsibilities include coordinating quarterly reporting to Corporate Accounting and external auditors, preparing monthly P&L forecasts, performing monthly reviews of financial documents, ensuring strong internal controls (SOX and ICAP testing), supporting process improvement initiatives, and collaborating with various departments and external stakeholders. The role also involves providing ad hoc analysis, research, and management decision-making support through special projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
- Minimum 8+ years relevant work experience, including progressive accounting and strong supervisory experience.
- Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills.
- Strong planning, organizational skills, and customer service orientation.
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- High attention to detail but with a big picture focus.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and take initiative to produce results.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage the Company Direct Accounting and U.S. and Canada General Accounting group; including general ledger transactions, account reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis, forecasting, accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Manage the accounting functions in accordance with Corporate policies and procedures.
- Manage staff of 8 employees (1 Accounting Manager, 3 staff accountants, 3 AP specialists and 1 AR specialist) including hiring, training, goal setting and performance appraisals.
- Coordinate quarterly reporting to Corporate Accounting and external auditors to support SEC filings and other information requests.
- Prepare monthly Company Direct P&L forecasts with Company Direct General Managers and the Director of Company Direct Operations.
- Perform monthly reviews of journal entries, account reconciliations, tax schedules and filings, and other reporting requirements prepared by staff.
- Ensure there are strong internal controls throughout the organization to foster an efficient operation and accurate financial reporting. Responsible for ensuring the timely completion and review of SOX and ICAP testing.
- Support, maintain, and assume the lead role in an ongoing process improvement environment to identify and implement efficiencies, enhancements, and improvements.
- Establish and maintain effective communications with Company Direct and PLC operations, Corporate and PFC Treasury, PACCAR Tax Department and other accounting staff/teams.
- Support Company Direct Operations with information needs, ad hoc analysis, and research as needed.
- Actively participate in special projects utilizing systems, accounting, tax and analytical skills to make improvement recommendations. Provide management decision-making and research support.
Benefits
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Paid short- and long-term disability programs
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
