Corporate Assistant Controller

CompX National; Mauldin (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CompX National in Mauldin, SC is hiring an Assistant Controller to support financial reporting and SOX compliance. The role involves leading monthly close, preparing management reports, and coordinating with auditors to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, manufacturing experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to supervise staff and collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• GAAP reporting knowledge is required.
• SOX compliance experience and documentation capabilities.
• Analytical and prioritization skills for close processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the VP, Controller with GAAP reporting and close processes.
• Provide status of financial condition by collecting and reporting data.
• Develop and issue monthly financial records for management.
• Support SOX internal controls documentation, testing, and reporting.
• Collaborate with auditors and provide necessary documentation.
• Support timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closes with other controllers.
• Prepare budgets by collecting and analyzing financial data.
• Lead initiatives to streamline financial reporting processes.
• Collaborate with IT to maintain financial records and reporting tools.
• Ensure financial plans align with organizational goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Supervisory skills

Time management

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

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Mauldin, SC, US

CompX National is hiring an Assistant Controller.

The role is integral to ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to lead and collaborate effectively across departments.

Assists the VP, Controller with:

• Providing accurate accounting and reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Providing status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data
• Developing and issuing timely monthly financial records for Management
• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, including documentation, testing, and reporting on internal controls
• Collaborating with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Supporting the local Controllers to ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards during monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Preparing budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; and recommending plans
• Leading initiatives to streamline and improve financial reporting processes and systems
• Collaborating with the IT department to maintain financial records, system processes, and develop/refine reporting tools
• Ensuring financial plans are consistent with organizational goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Significant analytical, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Supervisory and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate with various teams to enhance/develop processes