Assistant Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee the consolidation, examination, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial outcomes for the Electrical Group.

• Guarantee the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reports provided by business units.

• Supervise month-end closing activities and reporting deadlines across operating companies.

• Analyze significant fluctuations in balance sheets and income statements, resolving issues in collaboration with business unit controllers.

• Prepare or assess consolidation entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and group-level accounting tasks.

• Collaborate with Marmon Corporate Accounting on reporting, consolidation, and accounting issues.

• Act as a subject matter expert for OneStream and related financial reporting systems.

• Encourage adherence to U.S. GAAP, Marmon policies, SPIs, and internal control standards.

• Assist in the design, evaluation, testing, and compliance activities related to internal controls and SOX.

• Track audit findings and remediation efforts.

• Investigate and document accounting conclusions for non-standard transactions, acquisitions, restructurings, and technical accounting issues.

• Coordinate the implementation of new accounting standards and corporate reporting obligations.

• Aid in financial statement certification and governance activities.

• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.

• Evaluate business performance, profitability, working capital trends, and key financial metrics.

• Create executive reports, dashboards, presentations, financial analyses, and Quarterly Business Reviews.

• Generate insights and recommendations for informed business decision-making.

• Collaborate with controllers and finance leaders to enhance financial performance, reporting quality, and process consistency.

• Review capital expenditure proposals and oversee post-audit evaluations of major investments.

• Support cross-functional initiatives through financial analysis and business insights.

• Advocate for the sharing of financial best practices.

• Engage in acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities.

• Lead or assist in finance transformation, automation, standardization, and process improvement projects.

• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency, control effectiveness, and data quality.

• Aid in special projects and strategic initiatives.

• Build rapport with controllers and finance teams throughout the Group.

• Mentor emerging finance talent and demonstrate readiness for advancement to a Company Controller position.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• CPA is highly preferred.

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, controllership, or finance leadership roles.

• Strong comprehension of U.S. GAAP, financial statements, consolidations, and internal controls.

• Experience in a multi-entity manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.

• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

• Exceptional communication and business partnership skills with the capacity to influence at all organizational levels.

• Familiarity with consolidation and financial reporting systems, including OneStream, is preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership potential and a desire to advance to a Controller role.

• Approximately 30% travel is required.

• Candidates must complete additional job-related screening processes following a conditional offer, as permitted or required by applicable law.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one.

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Life Insurance provided.

• Coverage for Spouse and Child Life Insurance.

• Tuition Reimbursement available.

• 401k with Company Match.

• Company Discounts on Travel Services, Technology, Cell Phone Service, Concert Tickets, Amusement Parks, and more.

• Opportunities for personal and leadership development.

• Comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and additional perks.