Assistant Controller

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The Assistant Controller is responsible for the operational accounting functions of our U.S. and Canadian businesses, including: maintaining complete and accurate accounting transactions and execution of appropriate internal controls.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, directs and coordinates daily operations of accounting teams across the US and Canada

• Primary leader of the financial closing process for US and Canadian units

• Maintains complete and accurate monthly financial statements for downstream decision making by management

• Meets defined standards for the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data resulting in timely consolidation of multi-national businesses

• Oversees execution of account reconciliations

• Adheres to detailed standard procedures and accounting policies

• Oversees primary Enterprise Resource Planning system (Microsoft Dynamics 365) and all financial subledger systems providing transactional data

• Performs oversight activities for all system changes impacting financial reporting or transaction processing in Microsoft D365

• Assists with preparation and coordination of external and tax audits

• Promotes an environment of cross functional inclusion and collaboration

• Enables continuous improvement and automation, allowing team to focus on value added activity

• Hires, trains, develops and retains energetic accounting and finance staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of progressive responsibility. reference given to candidates with Certified Public Accountant designation and/or public accounting experience.

• Leadership skills

• Enthusiasm for adapting to and driving change

• Attention to detail

• Strong communication skills

• Collaborative across functions, businesses and geographies

• Excellent judgment

EDUCATION REQUREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.