Assistant Controller

Pratt Industries; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Staten Island, NY is seeking an Assistant Controller to provide timely financial reporting for the plant and support month-end close, forecasts, and budgets. This role offers exposure to P&L analysis, inventory, AP/AR, and KPI reporting, with heavy use of Excel and SAP in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with the Controller and management to develop annual budgets, balance sheet reviews, and ad hoc analyses, while ensuring internal controls and

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Accounting.
• Preferred 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, AP and payroll basics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate plant-level reporting for monthly close and ad hoc requests.
• Support forecasts, mid-month estimates and annual budget development.
• Reconcile roll stock, finished goods, and overhead costs; analyze P&L and balance sheet.
• Coordinate with Controller and Management for KPI reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Reports to: Controller

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Pratt Industries, the world’s largest, privately-owned paper and packaging company and the only major company in the USA, which is 100% post-consumer recycled has a position available for a focused and detail oriented Assistant Controller in their corrugated facility located in Staten Island, NY.

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller will create timely and accurate reporting for the Plant through both routine and ad hoc reporting requests. The Assistant Controller will have exposure to all areas of the business, including but not limited to: roll stock and other inventories; accounts payable; accounts receivable and collections; P&L analysis, balance sheet reviews and analysis. Other functions include assisting the Controller with weekly forecasts, mid-month estimates, month-end close, annual budget and ad hoc presentations as needed.

Essential Functions

• Roll Stock (RS) reporting: consumption, receipts, on hand and aged inventory
• Revenue analysis, customer mix and reconcile revenues to SAP
• Physical Inventories and cycle counts (Roll Stock, Finished Goods, Fixed Assets and Spare Parts)
• Process accounts payable, expense reports and review of EDI (RS) shipments
• Assist in preparation of forecasts.
• Significant role in month-end closing and financial reporting process, including account analysis - prime materials and converting costs (Energy, R&M, Distribution and Overheads), including but not limited to:
• Goods Received/ Invoice Received reconciliation and clearing
• Prepare POs and FIs before AP cut-off
• Energy review and accrual
• Overhead review and accruals
• Complete month-end (ME) closing for Roll Stock: Mill Wide ME Cut-off, RS consumption, rebates & waste income, includes account reconciliations
• Prepare Shrink Calculation
• Prepare and post Statistical data to SAP
• Maintain Operating lease schedule
• Fixed Assets/Capital Project Spend reporting
• Work closely with Controller and Management Team to develop and prepare the annual budget, including KPI’s for presentation to Pratt Executive Management.
• Document processes
• Ensure existence and adherence to internal controls
• Heavy ad hoc reporting and analysis using Excel and other systems
• Work autonomous and have the ability to effectively multitask.
• Complies with safety regulations and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion.

Job Requirements And Qualifications

Education: Minimum Bachelor Degree in Accounting.

Preferred Experience: 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge Requirements

• Microsoft (Excel, Word and PowerPoint); Intermediate Excel skills including: formulas, pivot tables, lookups and graphs.
• Strong general ledger, accounts payable and payroll working knowledge.
• Experience in assessing, analyzing and improving business performance.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to speak effectively before groups.

Preferred Systems: SAP

Other Information

Special Information (Travel, physical requirements, on-call schedules, and so on):

• Ability and willingness to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment.
• Must be able to wear safety glasses, ear protection, and steel-toed shoes when working in areas requiring PPE.
• Expect and be able to accommodate short notice for overtime and weekend work schedules.
• Ability and willingness to travel for conferences, training, etc.
• Willingness to relocate for future advancement preferred.