Assistant Controller

WHY WERNER? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PRO'S CHOICE! You will find our market leading products and brands on trucks and job sites all over the world. Focusing on end users' needs drives our success. Our entire product development process—from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization—creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across America and the world, WernerCo brands are most preferred

The Assistant Controller – Financial Reporting is critical to the Global Accounting Function of WernerCo. This position is responsible for external global financial reporting, audit support, accounting policy, and other related functions. The Assistant Controller – Financial Reporting will report to the Global Accounting Controller and has direct reports.  This position may be based in Itasca, IL (Chicago area), West Middlesex, PA or Mooresville, NC (Charlotte area).

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring they comply with accounting standards and regulations
• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports, including government filings
• Lead external global and statutory audit engagements
• Enhance and maintain internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance financial reporting quality and efficiency
• Research and document accounting issues
• Update, develop and maintain a well-documented system of accounting policies and working procedures
• Review account reconciliations of geographic segment and assigned corporate accounts
• Prepare and approve general ledger journal entries
• Consult with other geographical teams and management
• Oversee intercompany transaction processes, including intercompany debt and interest
• Review financial data to ensure fairness and completeness.
• Support income tax processes
• Manage direct reports and broader indirect teams
• Lead special projects in partnership with tax, treasury and core finance/business teams
• Other tasks as required

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• CPA a plus

Experience:

• Minimum of seven years of Accounting/Finance experience
• Experience working with multiple entity structures, preferably with a multi-national company
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with IFRS; experience in training & influencing business structures based on technical accounting applications
• Experience with accounting for multi-currency businesses
• JDE experience a plus

Key Competencies:

• Highly self-motivated and proactive in problem solving; ability to demonstrate intellectual curiosity
• Detail-oriented and a lens towards continuous improvement
• Proficient with data analysis
• Keen adherence to deadlines while also valuing accuracy at the highest level
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work with colleagues of various levels within the organization and external parties

WernerCo is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. WernerCo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to WernerCo are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. WernerCo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.