Overview
Who We Are:
Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.
Why We are Different:
At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.
What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:
The Assistant Corporate Controller will play a crucial role in supporting the Corporate Controller in managing the company's accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and adhering to regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, financial analysis, and internal controls, alongside excellent communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Assist in preparing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
2. Support in the analysis of financial reports, highlighting trends and variances, and providing actionable insights to leadership.
3. Help maintain internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with SOX and other applicable regulations.
4. Participate in the coordination and support of internal and external audits.
5. Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
6. Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
7. Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, working closely with various corporate departments to align financial goals with business objectives.
8. Monitor budget variances and report significant discrepancies to management.
9. Support the Corporate Controller in leading the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
10. Participate in or lead special projects as assigned, which may include system implementations, process improvements, or strategic initiatives.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily working indoors, office environment.
• May sit for several hours at a time.
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
• Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2. 5 years of experience in accounting or finance
3. Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX

Essential Functions:

1. Lead and manage the preparation and analysis of comprehensive financial reports, ensuring they are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
2. Ensure the company's financial practices are in line with statutory legislation and regulations.
3. Coordinate and assist with the annual audit process, including liaising with external auditors and providing necessary information and documentation.
4. Provide insightful recommendations to the Corporate Controller and senior leadership based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue/expense analysis.
5. Identify opportunities for process improvement within the financial department and lead initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
6. Play a key role in the budgeting and forecasting process, working with department heads to prepare budgets and financial forecasts.
7. Analyze financial data and trends to provide accurate financial projections and advise on budget adjustments as necessary.

Competencies:

1. Results Driven
2. Ability to multi-task
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills
4. Ability to interact with and influence others.
5. Strong attention to detail
6. Positive attitude
7. High level of integrity and ethical conduct

Supervisory Responsibility:
This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time salary position.
Travel:
Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day.
Preferred Education and Experience :

1. CPA or MBA
2. Public accounting experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
N/A
Work Authorization/Security Clearance:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement
Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.
Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
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