What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller, Aftermarket Glass Solutions position at Carlex Glass America?
Position Summary: The Assistant Controller, AGS is responsible for overall financial management and controls for the AGS, including, but not limited to, general ledger accountability, P&L & Cash Flow management, and financial planning. This role will oversee those activities performed by the Accounting and Finance staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness. This role also serves as the objective business partner for the AGS GM to achieve sustainable financial targets set by the company.
Key Tasks:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L reviews and forecasts
- Prepare tracking tools to monitor improvement initiatives
- Monitor cash flow metrics, primarily inventory related, to ensure the division is operating to maximize cash while meeting P&L targets – work with division leadership to create solutions as needed to optimize cash flow and operating profit
- Ensure the accuracy of all transactions that are entered into the General Ledger
- Present a clear and concise review of current and projected operating results to Company leadership
- Maintain, optimize and improve upon current/future financial models to improve budget and forecasting accuracy as well proper inventory levels to meet forecasted sales demand
- Ensure a strong set of internal controls
- Refine and maintain the integrity of the division’s standard cost system
- Set and manage AGS customer pricing, manage monthly price file development, and assist in maintaining minimum profitability requirements on entire product line of goods and services
- Support other Finance and Accounting roles as necessary
- Other special projects at the direction of the AGS GM and Senior Director of Commercial Finance, including financial modelling and analyses for new business opportunities
Key Tasks:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree
Years of Experience:
- 3-5 years of overall experience in Accounting or Finance required
Other Requirements:
- Onsite daily
- Cooperate within teams to carry out tasks and responsibilities
- Experience with forecasting and budgeting
Key Competencies:
- Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- Experience with modelling in Excel a plus
- Experience with ERP systems, QAD experience a plus
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis
- Comfortable participating in high level business strategy while also working with detailed data to produce results
- Maintaining objectivity with business partners while sustaining collaborative relationships
- Excellent Analytical Skills
- High degree of accuracy
- Live by example the Carlex Values – Safety, Accountability, Results Oriented, Team Approach, Customer Focused, and strong Integrity and Ethics
