What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Corporate Controller position at Unifrax I LLC?
Job Requirements
Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Responsibilities:
The incumbent must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without accommodation:
The Assistant Controller is responsible for administering the company’s financial reporting, accounting, compliance functions, and lead project implementations.
Compliance
Develop and enforce policies and standard operating procedures.
Prepare accounting for complex transactions and those requiring judgment
Run the monthly close process which includes 60 plants.
Audit
Ensure company policy and procedure is compliant with USGAAP, Local GAAP, and Credit Agreement requirements.
Implement and manage an internal balance sheet review and internal audit process.
Coordinate external auditor function and advisors to ensure transparency.
Manage internal representation letter processes and disclosure committee activities.
Standardize account reconciliation documents and open item tracking.
Financial Reporting
Creation and issuance of external reporting required under local laws, credit agreements, and the SEC.
Preparation/Review of all documents
Coordinate internal reporting for compliance with Private Equity monthly/quarterly reporting requirements.
Sarbanes Oxley
Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal control environment (SOX Compliant)
o Implementation of a Sarbanes Oxley Implementation Plan
o Implementation of Segregation of Duty Protocols
o Manage internal Representation Letter Processes and Disclosure Committee Activities
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. CPA or worldwide equivalent is required. At least 5 years of experience in Accounting, Audit, and/or Controllership is necessary with a minimum of 6 years of experience in a public accounting firm. Experience in Corporate Accounting roles within a complex industrial company is preferred. Experience with SOX requirements, implementation, and maintenance is desired. Proven track record of success in job performance. Possesses excellent Project Management skills and has led projects.
This position requires a collaborative leader who is confident and assertive in style but respectful of others. Must have a global mind-set and be team oriented with the ability to develop a team and coach others, and earn the respect of other team members. The successful incumbent will be a self-starter, who seeks to add value, and possesses exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to effectively share and engage the global organization in key strategic initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive execution. Ability to teach and be a leader throughout the company in value-creation and financial concepts.
The position is located at Corporate Headquarters in Buffalo, NY or Glastonbury, CT, and reports to the Corporate Controller.
If you are interested in being part of a world class Accounting function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
This position will be filled without regard to sex, religion, age, race, color, non-job-related disability, national origin, or veteran status or gender identity.
