Assistant Controller - Multi-Location Financial Leader

Applied Industrial Technologies; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead day-to-day accounting for a multi-branch division and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for a publicly traded company.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will drive close processes, maintain internal controls under SOX, coordinate audits, and partner with operations and finance leaders to provide actionable insights for decision making.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in multi-location, decentralized business environments.
• Experience with publicly traded companies and SOX compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-branch division, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities across multiple branch locations with deadlines.
• Oversee and prepare general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and period-end adjustments.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Drive improvements to accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and close-cycle efficiency.
• Monitor account activity and ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial records.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and public company reporting requirements.
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting in line with SOX requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and respond to audit requests.

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Leadership

Process improvement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Epicor Prophet P21

BlackLine

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead day-to-day accounting for a multi-branch division and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for a publicly traded company.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will drive close processes, maintain internal controls under SOX, coordinate audits, and partner with operations and finance leaders to provide actionable insights for decision making.