Assistant Controller
About The Position
Work under the direction of the Controller in the preparation and analysis of operational results, operating trends, customer profitability, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives in order to assist management in achieving operations and management objectives. Work with Controller in development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation. Actively assist Controller in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures. Provide financial analysis including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes. Perform daily financial activities, prepare journal entries, and participate in month-end close for the plant. Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reporting. Perform data entry and utilize systems as a source of research analysis. Be familiar with the financial policies and procedures outlined in the financial policies and capital investment manuals as they relate to the plant. Investigate, review, and evaluate various financial transactions and the recommendation of the appropriate treatment. Review labor hours entered and approved into payroll system, balance hours, and maintain accuracy. Control periodic inventory counts for raw materials, consumables, spare parts, fixed assets, and finished goods.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business or related field required.
- 3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel with an understanding of formulas and pivot tables.
- Self-starter, critical thinking, and ability to influence peers and management.
- Effective communication with business leaders at various levels and functions.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in manufacturing facility highly desirable.
- Corrugated, printing, packaging and/or related finance experience in manufacturing environment a plus.
- Knowledge of general business management principles, internal financial management, and industry business practices.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze operational results, operating trends, customer profitability, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives.
- Assist in the development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation.
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.
- Provide financial analysis including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes.
- Perform daily financial activities, prepare journal entries, and participate in month-end close for the plant.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reporting.
- Perform data entry and utilize systems as a source of research analysis.
- Be familiar with the financial policies and procedures outlined in the financial policies and capital investment manuals.
- Investigate, review, and evaluate various financial transactions and recommend appropriate treatment.
- Review labor hours entered and approved into payroll system, balance hours, and maintain accuracy.
- Control periodic inventory counts for raw materials, consumables, spare parts, fixed assets, and finished goods.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
