Assistant Controller

DHL (Deutsche Post) • Westerville, OH

53d

About The Position

Assistant Controller Can you see yourself in a role where you are responsible for people and processes within Accounting that impact decision-making in rapidly changing environments?Are you the type of person who takes initiative to be a liaison between accounting, other functional groups, and outside vendors/customers?Do you demonstrate the ability to coordinate various accounting, controls, and systems/projects and leading a team to do the same?Would it motivate you when the direct work you and your team provides has a direct impact on company profitability? If so, DHL Supply Chain has the opportunity for you. Job Description

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting, required
• 10+ years of general accounting experience, as outlined below, required

Nice To Haves

• Public Accounting Certification (CPA) along with 3 years of experience, preferred
• Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), preferred
• Increasing Levels of Management Experience (4+ years), preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct managers of RTR processes and insurance programs; incorporate continuous improvement
• Ensure accurate general ledger consolidation and budget data load to DP DHL in CREST
• Co-ordinate external auditors requests of Finance/Accounting in conjunction with annual audit(s)
• Streamline month-end GL close and inter-company reporting and enhance process compliance
• Complete work by managing relationships and planning and scheduling the work of others
• Coordinate regional Balance Sheet Review process and understand 'Central P&L' in full detail
• Perform analysis and trends of financial data reported to help ensure data quality
• Approve monthly Oracle GL journal entries and review all 'Central' Blackline reconciliations
• Interface with internal customers regarding reporting requirements and respond to inquiries
• Ensure accounting controls and policies are being applied appropriately
• Interpret DP DHL accounting & reporting policy, in-line with IFRS, and apply to business cases by documenting our technical accounting position in written format
• Implement new policies and procedures or changes in reporting requirements by communicating impact to finance and accounting teams as necessary
• Design, maintain, and review relevant financials, footnotes, and KPIs on a monthly basis
• Investigate inquiries from parent company and perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Couriers and Messengers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees