Assistant Corporate Controller

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead financial consolidation and accounting policy development. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the month-end closing process, manage the general ledger, and ensure compliance with US GAAP. Your expertise will guide the company through financial audits, support corporate-wide initiatives, and drive improvements in accounting procedures. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance and a knack for effective communication, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic office environment. Join a forward-thinking team and help shape the financial future of the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public accounting or experience in private equity preferred.
• Technical knowledge of US GAAP including Purchase Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while managing corporate general ledger.
• Prepare and review month-end financial statements and consolidations.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Financial consolidation

Accounting policies development

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance

CPA License

MBA or other advanced degree

Tools

Planful or other consolidation tool

Business intelligence tools

Job description

PremiStar HQ
10 Parkway North
Suite 100
Deerfield, IL 60015, USA

Reporting to the Corporate Controller in Deerfield, the Assistant Controller is responsible for preparing and reviewing the month-end consolidation of the Corporation’s financial statements, establishing accounting policies and consistent processes among the businesses and providing US GAAP research and guidance to the organization. This position will also support other corporate-wide accounting and finance initiatives such as software implementations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise / mentor one to two direct reports, and additional reports as required by growth.
• Manage corporate general ledger, prepare/review journal entries and prepare/review account reconciliations.
• Prepare, review and lead the financial consolidation of the Company’s financial statements. Manage or perform various month-end close duties including the review of business unit financial statements and various consolidation checks.
• Oversee the process of recharging business units for shared platform cost, ensuring accurate cost allocation, timely billing and necessary business unit support.
• Manage the annual financial audit of the financial statements and be a key contact for tax consultants in preparation of the corporate tax filings.
• Prepare and oversee the quarterly debt compliance certificate and related calculations. Support annual insurance renewal and allocation of costs to the business units.
• Review / develop acquisition accounting for newly acquired businesses in accordance with US GAAP guidance.
• Be a US GAAP expert to the business by researching and answering questions on various topics such as revenue recognition, warranty, leases, insurance reserves and other topics as requested. Prepare and assist in accounting position papers as needed.
• Develop and implement new accounting policies and procedures for the organization.
• Identify areas for improvements such as internal controls or accounting procedures, implement new internal controls or procedures accordingly to drive efficiencies or complete and accurate reporting.
• Assist with corporate wide finance initiatives such as consistent reporting, acquisition or integration support, or various system implementations.
• Other Ad-hoc tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance and a CPA License.
• An MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 8 + years of public accounting or experience working in a private equity owned company preferred.
• Technical knowledge of US GAAP including Purchase Accounting.
• Experience in a multi-project-based company, preferably in Construction, Engineering, or other project-based industry experience.
• Experience and demonstrated understanding of percentage of completion accounting desired.
• Systems savvy with implementation experience and proficiency preferred.
• Proficiency in G/L, business intelligence and reporting tools preferred.
• Experience with the Planful or other consolidation tool desired.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective stakeholder partner who will leverage an understanding of the business to provide meaningful support.
• Drive a continuous improvement approach.
• Strong communicator, who embraces change and operates effectively within a decentralized reporting environment that is undergoing change.

Physical Demands:
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee understands the above job description and agrees to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employee understands that the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change any and all responsibilities. Employee acknowledges that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.