Cemstone

Assistant Controller

Mendota Heights, MN

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$175kDetected 9 hours ago

AccountingValuationAuditingLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingInternal Audit

About the role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The basic responsibilities of the Assistant Controller includes, but not limited to the following.
Responsible for accuracy of the Company's general ledger and its compliance with GAAP.
Prepare internal financial reports, and ensure that they are timely, accurate, and in compliance with GAAP.

Manages and mentors a team of accountants to foster initiative-taking processes and improvements by the staff.
Support the optimization and continuous improvement of financial systems to enhance data accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, and management reporting.
Assists the Controller in promoting a culture of continuous improvement to ensure department processes and procedures are reviewed regularly for efficiency and effectiveness, developing metrics to measure improvements.
Support the company to improve gross margins through cost reduction initiatives, and collaborate with cross functional teams to drive the company growth initiatives.
Partner with mid and senior level management in managing department budgets and influence decisions to achieve financial goals.
Join us in building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Company Focus - Possess the ability to look beyond the detail to determine the impact on the entire organization.
Function as the lead person and liaison with the external audit team, providing them with data and work papers necessary to complete the required fieldwork.
Support the analysis and reporting of purchase price variances, operational overhead expenses, and inventory variances, including the calculation of accruals/reserves as required.
Participate in and lead company projects and initiatives as required
Manage the monthly/quarterly tax returns and timely payment of tax as required.

7-10 years of financial accounting experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
3 years of supervisory experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA/CMA or MBA preferred
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
Experience with multi-plant, multi-company environment preferred

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence including process documentation.
Ability to speak effectively before groups or employees of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Mathematical
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Salary is dependent on work history and qualifications
$150,000-$175,000 annually
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance

Manages the annual external audit and preparation of all company audit work papers, including the review of all company trial balances with reconciliations as required.

Life Insurance
Retirement Plans
Wellness Program
Education Assistance
Manages bank transfers for worker's compensation, health care, 401K and tax payments.

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