Assistant Controller

Rapid Resource Recruiters; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an accounting professional in Milwaukee, WI. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop budgeting systems and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with a preference for CPA certification and at least three years of experience. Knowledge of US GAAP and experience with financial consolidation systems are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA certification is preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of accounting experience; preferably with public accounting firm experience.
• Experience with financial reporting packages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain planning and budgeting systems for timely, accurate month-end closing.
• Support external and internal audit processes; maintain SOX 404.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).

Skills

Technical accounting proficiency in US GAAP

Strong understanding of financial consolidation systems

Experience with integrated operating systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

BPC

Cognos

Hyperion

SAP

GP Dynamics

Job description

• Work collaboratively with Accounting and Finance teams to develop and maintain planning and budgeting systems for timely, accurate month-end closing, roll-forward, supplemental reconciliations etc.
• Support external and internal audit processes; maintain SOX 404
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
• Prepare and approve monthly Segment account reconciliations
• Assist with completion and oversight of US GAAP adjustments for foreign entities
• Prepare financial reports, budgets, and presentations for review by senior management
• Work with plant operations, functional areas and the corporate office to provide financial assistance and material requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA certification is preferred
• Three (3) or more years of accounting experience; national/regional public accounting firm experience preferred
• Technical accounting proficiency in US GAAP is required
• Strong understanding of a financial consolidation system (i.e. BPC, Cognos, Hyperion)
• Integrated operating system (i.e. SAP, GP Dynamics) experience with its financial reporting package