Job Description
Job Description
The Assistant Controller is an important member of the Finance team and oversees the day-to-day functions of the Accounting department. This role will partner with the VP Finance and CFO to evaluate opportunities for automation to enhance the efficiency of the accounting team. This position reports directly to the VP Finance. (This is meant to be a guide. Duties may vary dependent upon management.)
Essential Position Functions:
- Oversee daily operations of general ledger accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial reports.
- Own monthly close processes across multiple lines of business and multiple ERP systems.
- Ensure all financial statements are issued timely and in accordance with GAAP. Prepare/review journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Supervise and mentor staff to establish best-in-class general ledger accounting processes. Evaluate opportunities for automation to enhance the efficiency of the accounting team.
- Provide hands-on leadership of day-to-day general ledger accounting responsibilities across multiple lines of business, to include producing periodic and timely financial reports, maintenance of adequate accounting records, establishing and maintaining a comprehensive set of internal controls, enhancing the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensuring reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles
- Develop, document and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and standardization across multiple lines of business.
- Collaborate with stakeholder teams to develop necessary analysis and documentation in a cooperative way, communicating effectively and efficiently with managerial and executive teams. Build and strengthen relationships with other departments, including sales, operations, customer service, and IT.
- Support VP Finance in coordinating external audits and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
- Support VP Finance in assessing implications of new accounting pronouncements to the Company and help lead implementation of new pronouncements.
- Other duties as assigned.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.
Education and/or Experience:
- Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or equivalent; Masters degree in Finance or Accounting and/or CPA certification is a plus.
- Minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience in public accounting or in private industry working in a similar capacity; Big 4 audit experience is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interface with customers at all levels, both internally and externally.
- Experienced and comfortable with change management and be able to adapt to changes in responsibilities.
- Well organized and self-directed with excellent organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to efficiently use a Windows-based computer with advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated abilities using ERP systems to provide and obtain financial and operational information.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Organized and self-directed team member with excellent communication skills.
- Must have excellent knowledge of GAAP.
- Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to independently complete multiple time-sensitive tasks and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to read and communicate in English for safe and effective performance of the job and business operations.
- Must be able to work alone and with a team.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Work Environment:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to walk and stand continuously for long periods of time.
- Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Repetitive bending, twisting.
- Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Lift up to 25 lbs.
Mental Demands
- Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills.
- Will interact regularly with managers and staff.
- Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
- Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
- Analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems.
- Use math and mathematical reasoning.
- Learn and apply new information or skills.
- Perform highly detailed and multiple concurrent tasks.
- Work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions.
Work Environment
- Employee works primarily in an office environment, and the noise level is usually quiet.
Mac Papers + Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.