Assistant Controller

United Grain Corporation•Vancouver, WA

17d

About The Position

The Assistant Controller reports to the CFO and works directly with the Controller to monitor and properly record UGC’s assets, ensure internal control compliance, and maintain accounting compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The role manages members of the finance accounting team, including Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, and Accounts Payable personnel, and supports the broader team. It requires thorough knowledge of GAAP technical principles, reporting requirements, and internal control standards, as well as the ability to assess controls and provide recommendations to the Controller and CFO. The Assistant Controller contributes to corporate projects and may lead and direct project teams. The role also supports a collaborative, respectful, and diverse corporate culture and is expected to align with UGC’s values of Inclusivity, Integrity, Reliability, and Safety while providing a high level of customer care and service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; equivalent work experience and education will be considered.
Minimum eight years of progressively responsible experience managing accounting functions.
Thorough understanding of GAAP technical principles and reporting requirements.
Thorough understanding of internal control standards and ability to assess controls and provide recommendations.
Proven and effective interpersonal skills and ability to support a team-oriented approach within the department and Company.
Ability to work with Microsoft suite of products and various ERP systems.
Ability to make decisions and work independently; detail-oriented.
Ability to communicate spoken information and detailed instructions in English.
Ability to communicate courteously and professionally with coworkers, management, clients, and others.
Ability to lead project teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the finance accounting team’s accounting functions, including coaching and training on GAAP accounting principles.
Lead development of the finance accounting team and complete annual performance reviews.
Participate in monthly CTO Admin calls and assist with direction and oversight of accounting functions.
Manage the finance accounting team’s day-to-day activities and ensure payments and communications are accurate and timely.
Lead cross-training and backup support systems for team job functions.
Manage monthly and quarterly financial close processes.
Review monthly accounting reconciliations and provide feedback and training to the accounting team.
Prepare and present accurate financial accounting journal entries to the Controller and CFO, including payroll entries.
Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and ensure the integrity of their presentation.
Develop and provide ad hoc reports and analysis to the Controller and CFO as required.
Learn and master UGC’s transaction cycles and work with the Controller to recommend changes for identified control deficiencies.
Ensure warehouse licensing and compliance are timely and accurate.
Learn and master UGC’s market-to-market commodity accounting, metrics, and transactional processes; master commodity accounting and position swing, working with the Controller and CFO as needed.
Work with UGC’s external CPA firm during the annual audit, answer questions, substantiate audit evidence supporting workpaper balances, and coordinate with the Controller as needed.
Use technology to improve organizational process efficiency and recommend improvements to the Controller and CFO.
Plan projects, assign work, and lead projects to completion.
Interact and collaborate with all levels of the UGC organization, making inquiries as needed.
Assist the Controller with annual budgeting and forecasting.
Provide backup for cash management, futures, and daily options activity.
Perform other duties as assigned.