Assistant Controller

DHL Supply Chain; Westerville (OH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Affordable insurance benefits

401K plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for an Assistant Controller responsible for managing accounting processes, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, possess a CPA, and have extensive accounting experience. This full-time role offers competitive wages and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Public Accounting Certification (CPA) preferred.
• 10+ years of general accounting experience required.
• 4+ years of management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct managers of RTR processes and incorporate continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate general ledger consolidation and budget data.
• Streamline month-end GL close and enhance process compliance.
• Coordinate regional Balance Sheet Review process.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Accounting controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Public Accounting Certification (CPA)

Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Tools

Oracle

Blackline

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Base pay range

$104,000.00/yr - $198,000.00/yr

Can you see yourself in a role where you are responsible for people and processes within Accounting that impact decision-making in rapidly changing environments? Are you the type of person who takes initiative to be a liaison between accounting, other functional groups, and outside vendors/customers? Do you demonstrate the ability to coordinate various accounting, controls, and systems/projects and leading a team to do the same? Would it motivate you when the direct work you and your team provides has a direct impact on company profitability?

If so, DHL Supply Chain has the opportunity for you.

Job Description

Leading People and Managing Processes

• Direct managers of RTR processes and insurance programs; incorporate continuous improvement
• Ensure accurate general ledger consolidation and budget data load to DP DHL in CREST
• Co-ordinate external auditors requests of Finance/Accounting in conjunction with annual audit(s)
• Streamline month-end GL close and inter-company reporting and enhance process compliance
• Complete work by managing relationships and planning and scheduling the work of others

Operational Support

• Coordinate regional Balance Sheet Review process and understand ‘Central P&L’ in full detail
• Perform analysis and trends of financial data reported to help ensure data quality
• Approve monthly Oracle GL journal entries and review all ‘Central’ Blackline reconciliations
• Interface with internal customers regarding reporting requirements and respond to inquiries
• Ensure accounting controls and policies are being applied appropriately

Control and Governance

• Interpret DP DHL accounting & reporting policy, in-line with IFRS, and apply to business cases by documenting our technical accounting position in written format
• Implement new policies and procedures or changes in reporting requirements by communicating impact to finance and accounting teams as necessary
• Design, maintain, and review relevant financials, footnotes, and KPIs on a monthly basis
• Investigate inquiries from parent company and perform other related duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting, required
• Public Accounting Certification (CPA) along with 3 years of experience, preferred
• Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), preferred
• 10+ years of general accounting experience, as outlined below, required
• Increasing Levels of Management Experience (4+ years), preferred

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Warehousing and Storage