Assistant Controller

SUMMARY:

This role will serve as the primary finance representative at the site, supporting the Senior Controller. This role Handles most of the day-to-day duties including providing analysis, management reporting, planning, and accounting support to our growing global business. The ability to work independently is crucial, Preparation of financial statements, forecasts, timely analytics and communication, and support of site and corporate objectives. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

1. Completes day-to-day Controllership activities for the Minneapolis, MN plant. 
2. Assures that SPG and DuPont financial policies and procedures are implemented according to corporate policy in support of the highest possible level of financial integrity and reliability.
3. Actively promote and drive a culture of safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist in preparation of monthly and annual financial reports for site management and divisional leaders. 
• Assist in preparing monthly forecast through collaboration with site and division leaders.
• Completes full cycle month end close activities and reporting
• Preparation and tracking of departmental budgets, revenue-margins, capital expenditures, and headcount. 
• Monitor and provide analysis of revenues, margins, product costing, scrap, variances, and other expenses to help “tell the story” and drive profitability improvements. 
• Supports Sr, Controller to assure that SPG and DuPont financial policies and procedures are implemented according to corporate policy in support of the highest possible  level of financial integrity and reliability.
• Create annual labour and overhead standards.   
• Inventory analysis and monitoring inventory reserve. 
• Complete month end reconciliations and other corporate required reports. 
• Provide support to internal and external auditors. 
• Other duties as assigned
• Actively promote and drive a culture of safety.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3-5 years’ related experience within a manufacturing company, including 2-3 years as a Senior Accountant or Assistant Controller experience. CPA/CMA/CPIM a plus. Must be highly computer literate and ERP systems, have strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management and analytical skills. Requires deadline driven, high-energy individual, able to work autonomously and lead as key contributor on teams. IQMS ERP system experience a plus. The individual will be expected to be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting and finance field, including cost accounting. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Be able to perform a variety of tasks and work under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Additional requirements include a working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, and the ability to multi-task with moderate supervision. Experience with IQMS and Cognos products would be plus, but not required.             

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The noise level in the work environment is minimal in the office and loud on the production floor.

I have read and understand the key accountabilities, key responsibilities and physical demands for this position. *

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3-5 years’ related experience within a manufacturing company, including 2-3 years as a Senior Accountant or Assistant Controller experience. CPA/CMA/CPIM a plus. Must be highly computer literate and ERP systems, have strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management and analytical skills. Requires deadline driven, high-energy individual, able to work autonomously and lead as key contributor on teams. IQMS ERP system experience a plus. The individual will be expected to be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting and finance field, including cost accounting. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Be able to perform a variety of tasks and work under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Additional requirements include a working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, and the ability to multi-task with moderate supervision. Experience with IQMS and Cognos products would be plus, but not required.             

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The noise level in the work environment is minimal in the office and loud on the production floor.

I have read and understand the key accountabilities, key responsibilities and physical demands for this position. *