What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at ASP Global, LLC?
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Assistant Controller
Position Summary:
The Assistant Controller reports directly to the VP – Accounting and is based out of the Austell, GA headquarters. This role necessitates routine discipline, including day-to-day transactional oversight, but is highly dynamic and requires process development and improvements within Accounting and Internal Controls within the business. As the Company grows, the Assistant Controller will be instrumental in promoting adaptability and teamwork to accomplish departmental and organizational goals. Entrepreneurial spirit and positive energy are critical attributes for the role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as the #2 Accounting Leader for ASP Global
- Owner of Account Reconciliation process to include preparation of more complex accounts as well as Reviewer of account Recs assigned
- Owner of Monthly Financial close process rhythms to include owner of close calls & communications, preparation & review of journal entries, deep dive analysis
- In partnership with Controller leadership of Internal Controls process and reporting
- In Partnership develop and implement Balance Sheet Deep Dive Analysis
- Direct oversight of the Cash accounting function, including reconciliation(s).
- Direct oversight of the Expense Reporting accounting function.
- Direct responsibility for the reporting and reconciliation of various other Balance Sheet accounts, including Intercompany, Debt, Deferred Liabilities, etc.
- Review of preliminary monthly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss financial statements. Identify points of interest or concern and partner with colleagues to investigate and, if necessary, remediate prior to publication.
- Ensure compliance of Financial Reporting with US GAAP.
- Serve as an excellent business partner within the department and across the organization on ad-hoc projects and process developments. Expect to routinely lead such initiatives.
- Administration of the Accounts Payable software Esker
- Strong degree of participation and leadership in the year-end audit, ensuring timely submission of requests and any ad-hoc work as applicable. Lead and align inter-department requests to facilitate a smooth process.
- Key contributor to the accounting and business transition processes for acquisitions and divestitures to include M&A integrations as required
- Provide analysis and aid to other departments as requested, including Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Sales, etc.
- Routine (daily) review of invoices to identify points of concern and drive remediation where necessary.
- Lead Accounting Systems and Financial Reporting initiatives.
- Prepare ad-hoc analyses for the Controller, CFO, and other members of leadership as requested.
- Performs other job-related duties as required.
Competencies:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Attention to Detail - Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.
- Problem Solving - Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Discernment/Judgement - Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.
- Communication (Oral and Written) - Effectively transfers thoughts and expresses ideas orally or verbally in individual or group situations.
- Drive for Results - Demonstrates concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal or external standard of excellence. Shows a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Technical Expertise - Applies and improves extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills, and judgement to accomplish a result or to accomplish one's job effectively.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
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 individual’s disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Experience, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s Degree a plus
- CPA, CMA a plus
- 6 years of experience in Accounting; preferably 2 years at a mid/large sized manufacturing or distribution firm
- Epicor Prophet 21 experience a plus
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Familiarity with computer systems and reports, advanced knowledge of Excel & Word
- Strong organization skills
- Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks
- Flexible and able to multi-task; working with a rapid and unpredictable growth environment
- Demonstrates high level of customer service and professionalism in reacting well under pressure both in the workplace and with clients
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- High level of attention to detail and analytical skills
- Occasional travel may be necessary
