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Assistant Controller

Gravotech

Assistant Controller

Duluth, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Gravotech, Inc., a leader in the engraving and marking industry, is looking for an ASSISTANT CONTROLLER to join our Gravotech US Headquarters team in Duluth, GA.  This role will serve as our Controller's right-hand resource for all Accounting activities, controls, financial results and maintaining the integrity of Gravotech US Financials.  We're looking for an Accounting professional who can lead and manage all aspects of Accounting in a manufacturing/assembly environment.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller leads and participates in a wide variety of Accounting and Finance activities such as reconciling accounts, financial reporting, P&L review, utilization of ERP system (JDEdwards) for data collection & management, budgeting, audit preparation and month-end close etc.  Day-to-day duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • Oversees, monitors and works to improve accounting procedures, internal controls and database management.
    • Helps with the preparation of the annual year end audit.
    • Assist with the preparation of the annual budget.
    • Responsible for the month end close of sales and internal reporting required from Group France (parent company.)
    • Collaborate with other functions and departments for Sales & Operations planning (S&OP).
    • Reviews and justifies expenses.
    • Supervises and prepares monthly journal entries.
    • Supervises and prepares account reconciliations.
    • Prepare inventory cost updates and assist with year-end inventory processes.
    • Responsible for the reconciliation of month end inventory and AR.
    • Review and investigate inventory and manufacturing variances.
    • Assists in the preparation of financial reports.
    • Ensures compliance with all internal controls.
    • Trains staff on proper company procedures.
    • Ensures integrity of database systems.
    • Works with IT to develop internal management reporting.
    • Provides management with reports or tools for data extraction needs.
    • Banking relationship management
    • Works with third party networks (banks, credit cards, and sales taxes), to ensure download and reconciliations.
    • Reviews the activities of the other staff to ensure accuracy.
    • Assist with sales and use tax audits.
    • Serves as back-up for such activities as approving electronic funds transfers, posting lockbox receipts, customer payments etc.
    • Handles special projects as requested by management.
    • Other duties and projects as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Accounting, or other relevant discipline; plus, a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
      • Master's degree, CMA or CPA is preferred.
      • CPA candidate with audit experience may be considered.
    • Three to five years of experience in a management/supervisory role; senior accounting, accounting management or similar position.
    • Must be computer proficient with ability to utilize Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook etc.)
      • Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.  Experience with Pivot tables required.
    • Proficiency with large automated accounting ERP systems with experience on J.D. Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics a plus.
    • Experience in a light manufacturing environment with an understanding of work-order flow and manufacturing variances.
    • Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-paced deadline-oriented setting;  must be a hands-on self-starter with ability to adapt quickly.
    • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative and customer-service mindset.