Our client is hiring an
Assistant Controller
in Chicago - northern suburbs.
This is a full-time employee position with excellent career growth, job stability and superior benefits.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Controller
will report to and assist the Corporate Controller in the production of the consolidated financial reports, budget and forecasting, and internal controls. This is a highly visible role with international exposure in a growing, profitable, multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist Corporate Controller with key projects, support initiatives and requests by executive management
- Assists in the consolidation of forecasts, operating and strategic plans
- Develops and maintains global accounting policies and works with foreign affiliates to ensure compliance
- Perform financial analyst duties including analyzing and evaluating data needed in planning, budgeting and cost control
- Assist in the development of standard costs and analysis of variances
- Prepare specialized reports as needed by corporate management
- Up to 10% travel is expected
Competencies:
- Possess excellent computer skills with emphasis in Excel
- Analytical, self-motivated, able to work alone or within a team in a fast pace environment
- Requires ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Education/Experience:
- B.S. Accounting
- CPA or MBA required
- 5+ years of increasingly responsible accounting experience
- Public Accounting experience and/or Manufacturing experience desired
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- SAP experience and/or Systems implementation experience a plus
To Apply: