Creative Financial Staffing | Assistant Controller MN | eden prairie, mn Job at

Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. Why Take This Assistant Controller Opportunity: - Growing organization with opportunities for advancement - Community Minded Culture - On site, but very flexible We are partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in the West Metro to help them find an Assistant Controller for their team. The Assistant Controller will partner with the Controller to manage the department's ability to respond to the demands of the business. This Assistant Controller will be responsible for inventory balances, fixed assets, income and balance sheets, analyzing and reporting product cost, manufacturing expense budgets, supervising others and more. In addition, this role will bring financial analytical perspective to the needs of the business that will support management's decisions while ensuring all regulatory requirements are met. Assistant Controller Principal Duties and Responsibilities Assistant Controller supervises and improves accelerated month-end close process, including journal entries Accumulates and reports accurate and reliable information on the financial performance of the division Prepares monthly and quarterly reporting to Corporate, including company financial statements, and tax information requests Reviews monthly reconciliations Maintains adequate internal controls over company procedures to ensure adherence to management policies and Sarbanes-Oxley Directs annual physical inventory process and supervise reconciliation of raw material, work in process and finished goods inventory balances Identifies and implements process improvements for accounting procedures Identifies operating risks and propose solutions for management action Develops, mentors and evaluates performance of Accounting staff Plans and directs training and skill development of Accounting staff Supports Corporate and internal initiatives and projects Participates in compliance with Government Accounting standards and regulations Builds effective cross functional relationships; Develops a team environment that ensures alignment to organization goals, objectives, and corporate values Assistant Controller Qualifications and Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required MBA and/or CPA a plus 3+ years of post-graduate Accounting experience (public accounting experience preferred) Manufacturing industry experience preferred Must have demonstrated strong analytical and project management skills Proficiency in use of Oracle and Hyperion (HFM) preferred Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements for accounting procedures required