Assistant Controller

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Job Scope

The Assistant Controller is a key accounting and financial reporting authority, and together with the Controller, ensures the overall accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of the accounting and financial reporting for Acumed and its subsidiaries. The Assistant Controller directs the development of, and adherence to, the organization’s accounting principles, practices, policies, procedures, and internal controls, directs accounting and related reporting, and manages and mentors an effective Accounting Team. 

Responsibilities

• Directs an effective and efficient operational and general ledger month-end close process, and preparation of accurate monthly/quarterly/annual consolidated financial statements, as well as internal and Marmon reporting including analysis, commentary, and supporting documentation.
• Ensures financial results are accurately stated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, compliant with Marmon policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and implements strong internal controls around accounting, financial, and business processes that protect Acumed’s assets and profits. Complies with and builds upon the Marmon policies.
• Manages accounting processes such as closing the books, journal entries, ERP close, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow forms and reporting within designated deadlines.
• Collaborates with shared services team to ensure payments are made in accordance with due date and policy requirements, and liabilities are properly recorded.
• Collaborates with billing and collection teams to ensure revenues are properly recorded, collections are pursued timely, and reserves for collectability are properly estimated. Ensures adequate controls are established and followed.
• Coordinates with internal auditors for all audit requirements including support of periodic reviews, responses to internal audit memos, and remediation of findings.
• Collaborates with cost accounting team to ensure inventory is appropriately valued and recorded in accordance with Marmon policies, including reserves for excess and obsolete items. 
• Coordinates with Marmon tax and external consultants for Company tax return preparation and other requirements including IRS, state and local tax audits, and transfer pricing. Supports and reviews data for preparation of corporate tax returns.
• Supports the process of budget and forecast preparation as required.
• Maintains documentation of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Partners with IT to facilitate efficient use of ERP system for processes. Ensures appropriate segregation of duties is maintained.
• Embraces and develops a culture of continuous process improvement, leading and contributing to projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Passed CPA exam.
• 10+ years of experience in a leadership role with a focus in the manufacturing industry; at least 3 years’ experience working in public accounting.
• Prior leadership experience, including experience managing, mentoring, and engaging in cross functional teams.
• Proven knowledge of accounting, reserves, cost control, internal controls, and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting for manufactured products.
• Prior experience supervising or managing transactional accounting teams (i.e. billing, collection, payments, payroll) preferred.
• Effective communication skills that adapt to the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, problem solve, and proactively plan.
• Ability to research and analyze financial data to resolve issues and make recommendations.
• Experienced user of SAP.
• Experience in dealing with audits including internal, external, financial internal control audits, regulatory, and sales & use tax.
• Comfortable being hands-on while still seeing and articulating the overall objectives.
• Public company and international business experience is strongly preferred.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.