Assistant Business Controller

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd is seeking an Assistant Business Controller in a hybrid role, split between on-site Plymouth and remote work. The position supports accounting, reporting and analysis for multiple entities in a manufacturing context.

You will supervise day-to-day accounting, oversee month-end close, manage audits and implement ERP-driven improvements. A multinational background and strong Excel, presentation, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance (CPA preferred).
• 4+ years of standard costing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a multinational company including consolidation of entities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• High energy, results-oriented, team player.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to create executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including AR, AP, and fixed assets.
• Assist research of new accounting standards and their application.
• Oversee month-end close to ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
• Analyze balance sheet reconciliations and inventory (raw materials, WIP, FG).
• Support standardized monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting, with analytics for anomalies.
• Prepare explanations for plans and forecasts and forecast revenues/expenses.
• Coordinate with operations and cost accounting to understand results and variances.
• Serve as main contact for external auditors and participate in internal audits.
• Maximize ERP usage and work with ERP manager to improve efficiency.
• Develop tools (e.g., Power BI) to streamline reporting and analysis.

Skills

ERP systems

Standard costing

Excel skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Bachelor’s degree

CPA (preferred)

Multinational experience

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Short Description

The role of the Assistant Business Controller is to provide support to the Business Controller in managing all accounting, reporting and analysis of business results.

Your day-to-day

• Accounting
  • Supervise the day to day accounting activities including accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed assets
  • Assist in the research new accounting standards and apply them to the business
  • Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements
  • Review balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Analyze inventory – raw materials, WIP and finished goods
• Reporting and Controlling
  • Play a key role in the standardized monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting
  • Ensure accurate reporting by developing and utilizing analytical tools to identify anomalies in the data
  • Prepare explanations for the plan and forecasted figures
  • Forecast revenues and expenses on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
  • Work closely with operations and cost accountant to ensure full understanding of results / variances and assist in the follow-up of any necessary corrective actions
• Audit and Internal Controls
  • Serve as main contact for external auditors
  • Prepare and coordinate the preparation of audit requests
  • Prepare for and participate in internal audits
  • Perform control self-assessments on a regular basis
  • Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and evaluate these controls to ensure segregation of duties and proper approval of transactions
• ERP / Information Technology
  • Maximize use of the ERP system to streamline reporting and analysis
  • Work closely with the ERP manager to realize efficiency gains in the accounting and other areas of the business
  • Develop and / or implement new tools (e.g. Power BI) to streamline analysis and reporting
• Other
  • Approve ACH, wires and checks
  • Serve as backup for business controller for various activities

Your Skills And Experience

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems
• 4+ years of standard costing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a multinational company, including consolidation of multiple entities
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• A high energy, results-oriented, team player
• Strong Excel Skills
• Good presentation skills, and the ability to create executive level presentations
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance
• CPA preferred but not required

We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Your location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Plymouth, Michigan office.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long-term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.