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Assistant Controller
- Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Owosso, MI)
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Description
Starting Pay: $80,000 - $110,000
Robert Half is partnering with one of their well-established manufacturing clients on their recruitment efforts to find a full-time, direct hire, Assistant Controller to join their team.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Materials team to validate the precision of the physical inventory and the reported results, and address any discrepancies
• Conduct reviews and analysis of labor reports, material costs, overheads in manufacturing, returns, and inventory levels
• Play a pivotal role in the month-end closing process, which includes the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliation, and completion of assigned tasks
• Perform monthly scrutiny of potential excess and obsolete inventory items
• Evaluate internal controls to ensure the safeguarding of assets and accurate reporting of results
• Ensure strict adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Prepare and oversee daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Take the lead and assist in the execution of special projects as and when required
• Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly internal financial reports for senior management, updating reporting formats regularly for relevance and efficiency
• Develop forecasts and budgets, including comprehensive balance sheet forecasts and roll-forwards of PP& E spending and depreciation
• Analyze and interpret accounting data to compare operating results with previous periods, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring adjustments are recorded accurately
• Evaluate operational efficiencies and suggest procedural enhancements to improve operations
• Perform data input, tracking, and reporting through weekly dashboards, cost trackers, and working capital reduction initiatives
• Support the development of consistent, fact-based decision-making across the business
• Coordinate with and provide information for external and internal auditors as required
Requirements
• Applicant must possess a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in various accounting functions is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management.
• Solid understanding of GAAP Accounting.
• Experience in Inventory Accounting is a plus.
For immediate consideration call Rochelle Carrasco, Recruiting Manager at 517.325.9054.
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