Assistant Controller

Japanese global chemical product manufacturing and supply chain company Kentucky and New Jersey operation seeks Assist the Controller in financial and risk management operations of the organization as well as the preparation of consolidated financial statements of operations for American manufacturing plants including costing, budgeting, taxes, accounts payable/receivable credit and collections, asset control, and systems management within conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and established policies of the organization. The Assistant Controller will maintain accounting controls and provide accurate financial information to management and stakeholders to facilitate decision making.

Job Title: Assistant Controller

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Controller

FLSA: Exempt

Location: KY or New Jersey Office (In-Person)

$100K-150K plus bonus and health benefits package

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Comply with all environmental, health, safety, and quality standards.

• Maintain confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

• Prepare, analyze, and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization and for the guidance of management.

• Assists in maintaining and developing internal controls.

• Manage the preparation of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts, institute and maintain other planning and control procedures and analyze and report cost or expense variances.

• Initiate or suggest ideas for cost control for all departments based on financial data and support continuous improvement efforts including quality and environmental, health and safety.

• Assist in implementation, modification, or development of any accounting systems and/or software.

• Comply with all tax and incentive rules through frequent, effective communication with governing officials.

• Assist with preparation and filing of appropriate reports including reports for parent company.

• Classify and analyze labor, material, and overhead manufacturing costs.

• Develop actual manufacturing cost data, compile and cost inventory values and maintain an appropriate tracking system and files.

• Manage the accounts payable function to ensure all vendor invoices are processed and paid within payment terms.

• Manage the account receivable function and maintain effective collections procedures to minimize past due receivables. Ensure effective and appropriate customer credit review procedures exist to develop reasonable credit limits for all customers.

• Assist with monthly and yearly closing processes, preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, and ensure proper revenue recognition in each period.

• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and all financial transactions are recorded in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Participate in audits of financial records with external auditors and initiate appropriate action as required to ensure the timely and accurate completion of the audit.

• Review, revise, or develop accounting policies and rules as needed.

• Assist with the accounting department’s performance and make adjustments to daily operations when needed to ensure the department meets overall goals and objectives.

• Supervise accounting staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or business administration, and > 5 years of progressively responsible experience in all aspects of accounting, including management of department and staff. Master’s degree preferred.

• CPA certification is strongly preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and management accounting. Strong ability to present financial information to a variety of audiences.

• Proficient in the use of accounting software (preferably SAP) and Microsoft office software.

• High level of integrity and trustworthiness.

• Proficient in project management.

• Ability to deal with ambiguity.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Excellent team player.

• Demonstrated strong communications skills at all levels in the organization.

• Ability to manage time and resources effectively.

• Process driven and highly organized.

• Demonstrated people and project management skills with the ability to meet established goals and timelines.

• Strong focus on follow-up and attention to detail.

• Ability to travel as needed.

• Employee must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions:

(a). Can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes.

(b). Perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others.

(c). Respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor.

Reporting to this position: All departmental accounting positions apart from Controller.

To apply, please email your resume to xjiang@pasona.com