Assistant Controller

Job Summary:  This position supports the Plant Controller in the direct supervision of the day-to-day general accounting functions, coordination of the month end closing process, and daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting. Primary day-to-day responsibilities include cost accounting; monitor and report variances, standard cost revisions and the ASAT program.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform as a Cost Accountant on a day-to-day basis. Assist and oversee the General Accounting functions such as fixed assets, inter-company accounting and financial reporting.
• Assist in financial, internal and governmental audits.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly operations package, Non-Financial Indicators, Balanced Scorecard, and the “checkbook”.
• Review/perform account reconciliations.
• Participate/back-up for payroll processing and cycle count program.
• Assist/participate in physical inventories of fixed assets.
• Business unit/corporate requests.
• Assist in the financial closing and with preparation of journal entries.
• Support management financial requests for information through detail analysis and reporting.
• Perform finance ASAT’s and monitor other areas to make sure Waco maintains 100% completion.
• Assist controller in forecasting/ budgeting as needed.
• Work in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment.
• Comply with all EHS rules and regulations and supervisory instructions.
• Report all incidents including injuries, spills, fires, property damage, and near misses to their supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:   

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, managerial skills, self-motivated and team-oriented skills. 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP, with solid analytical and strategic planning skills. 
• Must be proficient with computer systems and have excellent excel skills.
• Good communication skills, flexible and a strong desire to learn.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Finance or Accounting 
• One (1) year of related experience in a standard cost environment as a Cost Accountant 
• Five (5) years audit or industry experience in accounting field 
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA certification 
• Baan/Oracle system experience 
• 5 – 10 years of directly related experience; standard cost system, manufacturing, and managerial experience. 

Benefits: The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays, and vacation.