Assistant Controller

bullmoosetube; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bull Moose Tube is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage day-to-day accounting for multiple manufacturing facilities and assist in treasury, FP&A, and data analytics. The role includes month-end close, journal entries, and GL review, with involvement in budgeting, audits, and internal controls.

The position requires a BS in Accounting-related field, 5+ years of experience in finance, and familiarity with GAAP. MBA/CPA is a plus; manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient with PC and MS Office; ERP experience a plus.
• Ability to convey thoughts clearly in verbal and written form.
• Able to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close with journal entries and GL review.
• Support plant management with spending summaries and forecasts.
• Design and maintain internal controls; assist in annual budget and variance analysis.
• Coordinate data for annual financial audit and inventories.
• Assist Corporate Controller with journal entries, consolidations and cash flows.
• Support ASC 842 lease analysis and related quarterly entries.
• Assist with 5500s for 401k and 990 for self-funded health plan.

Skills

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business with Accounting focus

MBA or CPA desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Controller will start with day-to-day accounting responsibilities for a couple of our manufacturing facilities while learning and assisting in responsibilities for the overall accounting and treasury functions of the company as well as data analytics with the FP&A group.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Controller Duties and Responsibilities - Plant:

1. Perform a timely and accurate month end close by preparing supporting workpapers and recording needed journal entries and reviewing general ledger activity for accuracy.
2. Support plant management – Prepare spending summaries; weekly forecasts; other ad-hoc analysis as required.
3. Design, implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.
4. Assist in preparation of the annual budget and report on the reasons for any variances during the year.
5. Coordinate data collection for annual financial audit
6. Assist with semi-annual inventories.
7. Serve as point of contact for special projects and financial analysis needed by corporate operations.

Controller Duties and Responsibilities – Corporate:

1. Assist the Corporate Controller by preparing journal entries and account analysis for the St. Louis office.
2. Monthly consolidations, cash flows and bank covenant tracking.
3. Coordinate the ASC 842 lease analysis and quarterly entries with the consulting firm.
4. Assist in the year-end close by preparing fixed assets schedules and entries, inventory valuation calculations, health care cost accruals and other various areas.
5. Work with the HR department to prepare the annual 5500s for the various 401k plans and the 990 for the self-funded health insurance plan and coordinate the necessary audits of same.
6. Assist with the annual UK parent company audit schedules and consolidations.
7. Prepare monthly sales and use tax returns for the various jurisdictions.
8. Assist in completing various government surveys.
9. Assist in preparation of annual budget.
10. Assist in the annual audit.
11. Design, implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.

Treasury Responsibilities:

1. Being a backup to insure daily reconciliations of our main operating accounts are being done.
2. Assist as needed in generating outbound wire transfers.
3. Assist in establishing new accounts when needed.

FP&A Responsibilities:

1. Reconcile sales data to the general ledger on a monthly basis to enable tracking sales by states for various reporting and tax filings obligations.
2. Support the Sales group by running various reports as requested.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be PC proficient and having ERP systems experience a plus. Must have experience with Microsoft Office products with strong skills in Excel in particular.
2. Possess the ability to effectively convey thoughts in both verbal and written communication methods.
3. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business with concentration in Accounting or related field required.
2. 5+ years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
3. MBA or CPA are desirable, but not required.
4. Public accounting and manufacturing industry experience required
5. An understanding of GAAP.

This job description does not comprise an exhaustive list of all functions that employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The Company may revise any job description at any time in the Company's sole discretion. Nothing in this job description shall alter the fact that employee's employment is at-will.

Bull Moose Tube is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.