Assurance & Compliance Accountant

ClarkDietrich Building Systems; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Annual Incentive

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

ClarkDietrich Building Systems seeks an Assurance & Compliance Accountant to partner with the Corporate Controller and help shape the GRC program through process improvement and scalable tools. You will document key processes, support control testing and remediation, and maintain GRC documentation and ERP-related reporting across the organization.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration, and ongoing process automation.

Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA; 3–5 years public accounting.; Strong GAAP/IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maturity of the GRC program across enterprise-wide areas.
• Document key processes via narratives, risk/control matrices, process mapping, and flowcharting to support risk and control assessments.
• Design and support monitoring activities to assess adherence to policies, control expectations, and GRC requirements.
• Monitor emerging regulations and governance trends, providing guidance on related GRC impacts.
• Lead training sessions on GRC documentation, policies, processes, and system usage.
• Assist with ERP changes by collaborating with IT, external consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Support Corporate Controller in overseeing core accounting and compliance operations.
• Assist with audits by preparing documentation and coordinating responses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process automation and system enhancements.

Skills

CPA or progress toward CPA

3-5 years of progressive accounting in

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Attention to detail

Written/verbal communication

Project leadership

Tools

ERP implementation experience

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Assurance & Compliance Accountant will partner with the Corporate Controller to help shape and enhance ClarkDietrich's governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program through process improvement, control optimization, and the implementation of scalable GRC tools and practices. This role will help document key processes, evaluate financial control design, support control testing activities and remediation activities, and maintain GRC documentation and tools. The successful candidate will have a strong accounting and GRC foundation, gained through experience in public accounting, and will serve as a detail-oriented contributor supporting the maturity of ClarkDietrich's GRC program.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting & Financial Operations:

• Support the continued development and maturity of ClarkDietrich's GRC program across enterprise-wide and business process areas.
• Document key business processes through process narratives, risk and control matrices, process mapping, and flowcharting to support risk and control assessments.
• Design and support monitoring activities to assess adherence to published policies, control expectations, and established GRC requirements.
• Monitor emerging regulations, accounting pronouncements, and governance trends, providing guidance on related GRC and policy impacts across the global organization.
• Lead training sessions and awareness initiatives across the organization on GRC documentation, policies, processes, and system usage, serving as a resource for ongoing support and clarification to the finance organization.
• Assist with the implementation, development, and ongoing administration of ERP changes by collaborating with IT, external consultants, and internal stakeholders to support GRC documentation, workflows, and reporting needs.
• Support the Corporate Controller in overseeing core accounting and compliance operations
• Support compliance with financial regulations and internal control requirements, including J-SOX.
• Play key role in managing annual internal and external audits
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and coordinating responses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process automation and system enhancements.
• Assists with enhancement/ad hoc projects as needed

Required Qualifications:

• CPA or progress toward CPA
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• High level of attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize demands and meet deadlines
• Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Ability to lead a project and manage a task plan

Preferred Skills And Competencies:

• Experience with ERP implementation or system upgrades.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau).
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective collaborator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Personal Attributes:

• Adaptable: Adjusts to change and shifting priorities positively.
• Responsible: Strong sense of ownership and accountability for quality and accuracy.
• Enthusiastic: Displays strong interest and enjoyment.
• Detail-oriented: Completes tasks thoroughly and accurately.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)

401(k) with company match

Annual Incentive

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Reimbursement Program