Corporate Assistant Controller

MedStar Health; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial growth is seeking a Corporate Assistant Controller. This role involves overseeing accounting operations, managing financial reporting, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in finance and a CPA certification, complemented by strong analytical skills and a commitment to efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in accounting or finance, including 3 years in supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to lead teams and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing accounting and cash operations, ensuring accuracy of financial records.
• Leading a team of accounting professionals and implementing process improvements.
• Maintaining finance policies and collaborating with auditors for compliance.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible.

What You'll Do

The Corporate Assistant Controller is tasked with overseeing the accounting and cash operations and internal controls of the organization. This position entails ensuring the precision and completeness of financial records, managing the month-end and year-end close processes, and supporting the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and VP of Finance, Assistant Treasurer in various financial activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting and Cash Operations:

• Coordinate and communicate key accounting requirements to Standex Finance Leaders for completion of the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process.


• Lead receivables, payables, and accounting processes for the US shared services center.


• Support Assistant Treasurer with Corporate and US Divisions cash reporting.


• Ensure month-end close deliverables to and from Division Finance Leaders are timely and accurate.


• Collaborate with Corporate Departments (Tax, Technical Accounting, HR and Payroll, IT) to ensure complex accounting matters are accurate.


• Lead Corporate managed programs: Intercompany Reconciliations, Travel & Expenses, Leases, Fixed Assets, Cash Reconciliations, etc.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Manage, develop and empower a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.


• Set annual goals and performance expectations with each team member and provide regular feedback and coaching.


• Provide ongoing developmental coaching, training and learning opportunities/experiences to enhance individual and team skills and capabilities while ensuring team members meet/exceed their job commitments and responsibilities.


• Assist in recruiting and onboarding new team members as needed.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations, including global standardization.


• Utilize financial systems and tools to streamline reporting and analysis processes.


• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at improving financial practices and outcomes.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Responsible for maintaining finance policies and key control matrix in conjunction with the CAO.


• Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.


• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across all financial operations.


• Collaborate with auditors (finance, IT, Taxes) during audits by providing all required documentation and support, and ensure that audit findings are resolved promptly.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.


• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Value

• CPA certification

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.