U.S Assistant Controller

Description

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.

At United Safety we are solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic and innovative. We work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work. We are fully committed to continuous growth and advancement; we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.

Job Title: U.S. Assistant Controller

Department: Finance

Classification: Exempt

Summary: The U.S. Assistant Controller will be responsible for all areas relating to general ledger and financial reporting for the US business. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely publishing of internal and external financial statements.

The U.S. Assistant Controller will supervise the accounting staff and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, working capital management, pre-acquisition evaluation, post-acquisition integration, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities.

Responsibilities: As the U.S. Assistant Controller, you will:

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes and financial reporting, ensuring all balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled on a timely basis.
• Perform P&L analytics monthly with comparatives to prior year and budgets; identify and communicate any areas of concern.
• Collaborate with the other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives and advise regarding the handling of non-routine transactions.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Assist Global Controller with the annual audit in coordination with an independent CPA firm.
• Oversee and support in federal and state income tax workpaper preparation, act as the Company's SME for sales & use tax supporting the preparation of tax payments and other compliance required filings including tax registration maintenance.
• Assist the Global Controller in accounting for M&A transactions and integrating acquisitions.
• Assist Global Controller in maintaining controls over corporate spending, and monitoring expenditures related to budget.
• Oversee and support the preparation of US budgets, cash flow projections, annual forms as required, site level cost variance analysis, BOM and standard cost setup and maintenance.
• Administer and support the preparation of other site level activities as the business requires as it relates to cost, production, management reports, journal entries, month-end reporting.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls while continuously improving accounting processes to eliminate waste and shorten close processes, including the training and leadership of the US Finance team.
• Establish challenging goals for self, finance staff, and management of company, monitor results and coach others on actions to achieve results.
• Support Global Controller with special projects.
• Additional responsibilities and projects as assigned in support of business objectives.

Requirements

You are a great fit for this position if this describes you;

• Bachelor's in accounting required.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• At least 5+ years of accounting experience.
• In depth understanding of GAAP and Internal Controls.
• Strong ERP Skills (LucaNet and Syteline experience a plus).
• Highly proficient in current computer software: MS Applications Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience in budgeting, standard cost rate development, general ledger/accounting, management reporting, variance analysis, payroll tax and sales tax reporting, and general business issues.
• Experience working for private equity owned, multi-national, manufacturing organization.
• Experience with post-acquisition integration a plus.
• Able to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, evaluate options and, considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions, choose the most appropriate one and implement solutions.
• Strong management/leadership skills; able to lead people and get results through others; extreme dependability, reliability, and confidentiality.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ensuring error-free documents and effective interaction with internal and external contacts, utilizing tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions, directions, and other communication in English.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects, and accurately carrying out projects with minimal supervision.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment, while responding to change favorably and quickly.
• Safety is at the forefront of your mind and you follow all policies to promote a safe working environment at United Safety.
• You bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Help United Safety operate effectively by adhering to attendance and punctuality standards.
• Understand that you are part of a growing company, you have no concerns with and able to work extended hours as needed as well as some Saturdays to support that growth.