Assistant Controller

Federal Signal Openings•University Park, IL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Federal Signal is looking for an Assistant Controller to serve as a member of the site Finance team, responsible for the accounting operations of assigned division(s) including generation of periodic financial reports, maintenance of accounting records in accordance with a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, and ensuring reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
5+ years’ experience in accounting and financial reporting
3+ years’ Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems experience
Strong working knowledge of accounting practices in the manufacturing sector
Knowledge of finance operations and cost control principles including the following: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements
Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems (JDE preferred)
Proven effectiveness in leading and directing the work of others
Ability to ensure compliance to and identify weaknesses in accounting controls and policies
Ability to prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and proposing new ways of creating efficiencies
Strong written, communication and interpersonal skills required with the ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings
Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel

Nice To Haves

Master’s or MBA preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Provide support to BU Controller ensuring information is prepared and maintained in accordance with all statutory and regulatory requirements for the jurisdictions in which the business unit operates as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company standard policies and procedures (SPP).
Assist in maintaining internal control systems to satisfy Sarbanes Oxley requirements and Federal Signal Standards of Internal Controls (SICs) and confirm all documentation is prepared and completed in accordance with Company policy.
Hands on participation in the financial close process including preparing/reviewing journal entries, submission of results to Corporate, account reconciliations, providing financial information/analytics as requested.
Prepare relevant financial reporting of performance and detailed analysis of variances.
Oversee intercompany and CAPEX activities for the business unit.
Support internal and external audits and work with Controller to resolve any identified issues timely.
Attend S&OP and Budget/Forecast meetings to remain informed of key business developments.
Apply continuous improvement methodology to improve the cost structure of the business unit.
Manage assigned team and provide for the following: coaching, training, development, policy enforcement, performance management, and corrective action.
Participate in acquisition diligence and integration efforts.