Assistant Controller

Snap-on; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap-on in Libertyville, IL, is seeking a seasoned finance professional to support financial reporting, policy development, regulatory compliance, and audits. The role emphasizes analytical thinking, strategic input, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic corporate finance team.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in financial reporting, SEC experience, and strong Excel skills, with CPA/MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• CPA/MBA preferred
• Minimum 5+ years in Financial Reporting including financial services and SEC experience
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload and work extended hours when required to meet deadlines
• Strong written, verbal and listening skills
• Prefer Hyperion, InfoLease, LN experience
• Works with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and RCP matrices, and prepare such items as needed, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate and lead activities required to successfully complete statutory, SOX, and year-end audits.
• Analysis of various regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Serve as the Finance liaison to other departments and business units.
• Provide mentoring to staff to ensure skill levels are sufficient to carry out department objectives and goals.
• Assist in the design and implementation of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls.
• Analyze month-end financial results and communicate key actual to forecast variance drivers and business insights.
• Work independently with minimal guidance on ad hoc special projects as assigned.

Skills

Financial reporting

SOX compliance

Audit coordination

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/MBA preferred

Tools

Hyperion

InfoLease

LN

Job description

This position supports the Worldwide Controller in financial reporting, accounting policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements. The ideal candidate is analytical, strategic, and forward-thinking, with the ability to contribute to key departmental and organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and RCP matrices, and prepare such items as needed, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.


• Coordinate and lead activities required to successfully complete statutory, SOX, and year-end audits.


• Analysis of various regulatory and reporting requirements.


• Serve as the Finance liaison to other departments and business units.


• Provide mentoring to staff to ensure skill levels are sufficient to carry out department objectives and goals.


• Assist in the design and implementation of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls.


• Analyze month-end financial results and communicate key actual to forecast variance drivers and business insights.


• Work independently with minimal guidance on ad hoc special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance


• CPA/MBA preferred


• Minimum 5+ years in Financial Reporting including financial services and SEC experience


• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel


• Ability to plan and prioritize workload and work extended hours when required to meet deadlines


• Strong written, verbal and listening skills


• Prefer Hyperion, InfoLease, LN experience


• Works with minimum supervision

Key Competencies

• Dedication of quality, accuracy and timeliness


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Technical Accounting and Analysis Skills


• Strong decision-making skills


• Effective planning and organizational skills

Key Characteristics

• Organized


• Proactive/Forward Thinker
  
• Self-Motivated


• Goal and Results Oriented

Effort: Normal work hours; some overtime required

Working Environment: Normal office environment

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran