POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible, under the direct supervision of the Regional Controller, for accurate and timely financial reporting. The primary responsibilities include the completion of the monthly close process and generation of financial statements, assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, coordination of risk management and internal controls and assist with the annual audit with KPMG. The Assistant Controller will also be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures that identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes efficient and accurate.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements Including Analytical Review
  • Review and record journal entries required to reflect monthly activity
  • Ensure proper month-end close process to ensure accuracy of accounting records
  • Preparation of workpapers supporting the monthly close process and month-end balances
  • Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations
  • Balance inter-company balances with EQD Corporate

• Assist Regional Controller with preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Analytical review of the operations from a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow perspective
•  Support the month-end business review process with value added information & analysis
• Communication as necessary to answer questions and inform business partners concerning financial performance and business issues
• Work with Regional Controller and Director of Shared Services to implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls
•  Work with the Regional Controller and Director of Shared Services to implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles and ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Assist in successful management of the annual audit process with external auditors
• Prepare weekly cash projections to effectively enable the enhancement of cash flows and minimize cash balances
• Supervise employees in a Shared Services Environment, as deemed necessary, ensuring accurate and timely reporting for the organization as a whole
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Competency Statement(s) 

Passion to perform - We are passionate to perform and focus on concrete achievements. We are driven by a winning spirit and we strive for the best. We continuously push ourselves to achieve higher levels of performance. We finish what we start and always go the extra mile. We never give up and strive for continuous improvement. We have a deep sense of performance as a team sport. To achieve best-in-class performance, we collaborate closely with our colleagues, customers and partners.

Trust to Act - We are empowered to act and act in a powerful way. We are willing to use our strengths in order to take charge. We take initiative and demonstrate ownership in the business. 

Act Responsibly - Working safely is our priority. We provide a safe working environment for ourselves and for another. We are responsible for our actions and the consequences for our stakeholders and our environment. We are open, honest and upfront in what we do. As a family business we put a great deal of effort in building long-term relationships with our employees, customers and partners. We support and help each other where needed. We believe that our business can - and should - have a positive impact on the social and natural environment. We are using the scale of our business and the energy of our people to build a deeper consumer and community connections and to create a positive environmental change.
Make it Fun - We are serious about making work fun. It is the way we do things. We are open, informal and optimistic. We connect easily with our colleagues, customers and business partners. We work hard, share and celebrate our success.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting

Certification: CPA preferred, but not required

Experience: Three years in accounting and finance sector

• • Ability to deliver clear and concise written and verbal communication of results.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with people operating at all levels of the company in a variety of situations
  • Exceptional computer skills in the operation of all programs used by the organization including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment varies from office to job site to industrial locations

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.