Assistant Controller

Why join Vanguard Conversion and Fulfillment, a GroupeSTAHL company?

We value work/life balance.

As a family-owned business, we know our work family is just one aspect of life. We offer flexibility in the workplace to accommodate life outside of work. We offer generous PTO packages and opportunity to earn additional time off throughout the year.

We take health and wellness seriously.

We offer comprehensive benefits packages with low premiums and front-end deductibles. Contribute pre-tax dollars to your FSA or HSA accounts. Earn additional PTO by participating in healthy activities!

We don’t believe in just getting a job; we believe in careers.

With ongoing training and opportunities for personal development, we believe in fostering career growth. Looking to take your career to the next step? We offer tuition reimbursement!

We believe in making a difference (and having fun while doing it).

Whether we’re eating hot dogs to celebrate Coney Day, or playing hockey with Detroit Red Wings Alumni to raise money for Michigan Disabled Veterans. We’re a family-owned company who has family-friendly fun year ‘round! We’re all about having fun and making a difference.

Need more reasons to join? Read more about other benefits and perks HERE!

What We Do

Vanguard Conversion and Fulfillment (VCF) is a leading third-party converting and fulfillment company, offering custom converting solutions to B2B and B2C clients. Our converting capabilities include slitting, laminating, sheeting, and printing for a range of industries, including packaging, automotive, construction, garment decoration, home décor, and more. With state-of-the-art equipment and a highly experienced team, we deliver custom, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions that help our clients optimize their operations and improve product quality.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Assistant Controller at VCF you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development. The Assistant Controller will report to the VCF Controller. The Assistant Controller position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles.

• Provide leadership to the A/R, A/P, and Billing team and for the day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Lead and optimize accounting and financial operations, incl. process optimization, systems optimization, and integration etc.
• Assist with the internal monitoring of the purchase order process by the accounting function.
• Responsible for Accounts Receivable cash application reconciliation and oversight.
• Ensuring proper verification and approval of routing and account numbers for electronic payments.
• Resolve customer deductions in collaboration with sales and customer service teams.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining treasury and Account Receivables/Payables principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financials statements.
• Ensure the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls relevant to the preparation and presentation of financial statements are free from material misstatement.
• Ensure an accurate and timely daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Establish and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting for the Company.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly management and regulatory reports.
• Supervises the execution of all aspects of cash management operating strategies.
• Develops and manages cash flow forecasting process, analysis, & reporting.
• Work as a liaison to external auditors.
• Actively drive continuous improvement opportunities in process, policies, and standards.
• Partner closely with Controller to drive accounting policy alignment, reporting quality, and timeliness.
• Responsible for financial reporting, internal control documentation with respect to external reporting, technical accounting, process improvement, and audit preparation.
• Support budget and forecasting activities.
  
  

What Makes This Job Awesome

• You will join a collaborative team of extremely talented professionals.
• Freedom to influence direction of the team.
• Awesome work environment with a collaborative working space.
• A clear connection between your work and an impact on customers.
• A successful team with high internal visibility for accomplishments.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 5 years progressive accounting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Microsoft Great Plains (GP), a plus.
• Strong and proven knowledge of US GAAP.
• Thorough understanding of ERP systems, including manufacturing and inventory modules.
• Must possess the highest degree of integrity and be of strong moral character.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and Power Point.
• Prior management experience and ability to lead a team.
• Ability to tactfully interact with all business stakeholders for requests and resolution of issues.
• Strong analytical capabilities including the ability to leverage financial data to design and generate critical business reports.
• Strong attention to detail and skills in planning and organization.
  
  

Apply today and join the fun!