Assistant Corporate Controller

First American Payments Systems•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$155,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Assistant Corporate Controller performs a critical role in maintaining financial integrity within the finance organization. The role m anages the SEC financial reporting, external audit oversight, technical accounting guidance, general accounting close process, and related controls including account reconciliations and SOX financial process oversight. They are also r esponsib le for assessing, monitoring and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
5 years experience or HS/GED or 9 years experience in public accounting, public company industry account, SEC reporting and SOX.
Knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, international subsidiaries and accounting.
Must be 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

CPA designation
10 years of public accounting, public company industry accounting, SEC reporting, SOX administration, general accounting close, technical accounting research experience
5 years of management experience
Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong teaching and coaching skills

Responsibilities

Coordination/preparation of the company’s SEC related filings: Responsible for the preparation of Quarterly Form 10-Q’s and Annual Form 10-K’s, including XBRL and related audit support and responsible for the review of financial disclosures in the proxy statement and Form 8-K’s, as well as review of Investor Relations presentations and scripts.
Coordination of external financial audits: Plan and provide oversight of all external financial audits related to SEC filings. Manage all internal deliverables and communications with external audit firms.
Technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards: Research and evaluate technical accounting pronouncements and SEC rulings applicable to the company and implement policy and process changes to ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
Prepare Board reporting: Prepare various Board materials, including Audit Committee materials and agendas, and other requests. Present technical accounting materials to the Audit Committee.
Month-end general ledger closing process and accounting: Oversight of the Accounting-to-Reporting team and deliverables. Includes management of the financial close process, intercompany eliminations, Fx translations, fixed asset accounting, benefits accounting, the accounting for certain other reserves, and general ledger maintenance and controls.