Assistant Controller
Rochester Hills, MI, US
SUMMARY:
JENOPTIK is currently seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Auburn Hills Team. As a member of our team, the Assistant Controller will support a business unit located within our Hommel-Etamic Division, USA and Mexico. We are seeking a self-starter with strong communication skills, and the desire to learn and grow within our organization. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in forecasting and general accounting.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
- Prepare forecast for sales and order entry.
- Prepare quarterly forecasts, annual and five-year plan: income statement, balance sheet, cash flow.
- Provide commentary on financial results, investigate variances.
- Prepare journal entries as assigned.
- Perform GL account reconciliations in accordance with IFRS - research and resolve discrepancies.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing functions.
- Support compliance requirements including tax, internal and external audits.
- Collaborate with internal departments to support business decision-making.
- Prepare allocations and ensure costs are recorded to the correct functional area.
- Assist with preparation and implementation of workflows and policies.
- Utilize ERP system data to mine information and perform analysis.
- Other duties as assigned.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Intermediate-Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF,IF), Word, Teams, Outlook and ERP Systems
- Ability to work quickly with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and aptitude to minimize reliance on error-prone manual processes
- Professional judgement to assess and recommend solutions to issues
- Discretion and integrity in business dealings
- Time management and commitment to meet financial reporting and forecasting deadlines
- Thrive on learning and suggesting new processes, systems, concepts, ideas, topics, etc.; and
- Flexibility to be available outside of normal work hours to provide support on urgent matters
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required for this position, CPA is a plus.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience, percentage of completion accounting a plus.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.