Assistant Controller

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Assistant Controller is the day-to-day operating leader for MultiTech’s accounting organization across the United States and Canada. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, this role will lead the transition from separate country-based accounting teams to one integrated, horizontal shared-services organization with clear process ownership, consistent controls, scalable capacity and strong entity-level accountability. The Assistant Controller is responsible for accounting, tax coordination and compliance execution while using Epicor, connected systems, automation, AI and other tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, visibility and readiness for organic and inorganic growth. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the day-to-day accounting function across the United States and Canada, including general ledger, record-to-report, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, inventory accounting and financial reporting. 
• Own and support accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidation support, and resolution of accounting issues to ensure compliance with US GAAP
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting subledgers, with consistent account ownership, review standards, documentation and aging follow-up across both entities. 
• Prepare and review financial statements, balance-sheet reconciliations, cash-flow information and operating analyses for the leadership team . 
• Support technical accounting research, position documentation and implementation support under U.S. GAAP and applicable local requirements. Escalate material judgments and unresolved technical matters to the Vice President, Corporate Controller. 
• Support project accounting and product-development capitalization, including partnership with Engineering to evaluate qualifying costs, maintain support and monitor projects through completion. .
• Develop team capability through coaching, cross-training, documented procedures and succession planning. Create dependable coverage for critical accounting and compliance activities.
• Establish repeatable integration practices that allow acquired entities, new business models and future growth to enter the accounting operating model without recreating local silos.
• Leverage Systems, Automation and AI to increase efficiencies and improve processes
• Coordinate federal, state, provincial and local tax compliance activities with internal stakeholders and external advisers, including information requests, reconciliations, provision support and filing deliverables.
• Lead coordination with external auditors and tax advisers, including workpaper planning, request management, issue resolution and timely completion of audit and compliance deliverables.
• AdHoc Projects

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership through training and example of MultiTech rules and policies.
• Adhere to quality system standards, ESD requirements and safety rules pertaining to the job.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 5-10 years’ experience in Finance/Accounting; previous experience at a manufacturing company preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and procedures.
• Experience with preparing financial statements, general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process.
• Experience with Technical Accounting, Global Accounting and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory systems and reconciliations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to train and develop employees.
• Ability to work with managers at all levels of the organization, cross functionally and with staff at remote locations.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-identification and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• High personal standards with respect to responsibility, honesty and integrity.