Assistant Controller

Snap-on Inc; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap-on Incorporated in Libertyville, IL seeks a Senior Financial Reporting professional to support the Worldwide Controller with financial reporting, accounting policies, regulatory compliance and audit requirements.

The ideal candidate is analytical and forward-thinking, ready to mentor staff and implement process improvements. Responsibilities include coordinating audits, reviewing entries, and communicating variance drivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
• CPA or MBA preferred for advancement.
• Minimum 5+ years in Financial Reporting including SEC experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with Hyperion, InfoLease or LN is desirable.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and RCP matrices.
• Coordinate and lead statutory, SOX, and year-end audits.
• Analyze regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Serve as Finance liaison to other departments and units.
• Mentor staff to meet department objectives and goals.
• Assist in designing accounting processes and internal controls.
• Analyze month-end results and explain variance drivers.
• Handle ad hoc projects with minimal supervision.

Skills

Financial reporting

SEC experience

Excel

Analytical thinker

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Hyperion

InfoLease

LN

Job description

Overview

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