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Assistant Plant Controller
Location: 5 days onsite in Libertyville
Compensation: 110-130k
Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking to bring on an Assistant Plant Controller and plans to promote to Controller within 12 months.
Specific Job Function:
- Complete the month-end close process, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Posting & documentation of all required journal entries within 4-day close cycle
- Preparing monthly Purchase Price Variance reporting and work with purchasing on variances
- Ensuring completeness and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations
- Preparing & distributing monthly management reports and necessary internal department reporting
- Prepare the quarterly forecasts for both Balance sheet and Income statement.
- Prepare quarterly Excess & Obsolete Inventory Analysis and Warranty Reserve Analysis, discuss results and judgmental adjustments with Plant & Dealer Channel Controllers
- Lead annual Physical Inventory count for 3 sites: coordinate staffing and processes, variance analysis & adjustments, and work with external auditors.
- Prepare supporting documentation for quarterly and annual external audits.
- Support future SAP enhancements around additional modules and bi-annual upgrade testing
- Collaborate with the Controller group to strengthen internal controls and drive towards Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
- Assist in the development of accounting policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting from a four-year college or university and at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing/distribution/commercial environment.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CFM, or CMA preferred.
- Excellent understanding of GAAP and relevant financial accounting regulations.
- Knowledge of and ability to maintain effective internal controls.
- Experience with SAP S4HANA preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs if needed to assist in physical inventory.
International Financial Group (IFG) specializes in placing highly qualified Accounting and Financial professionals on a contractual, consulting, and permanent basis. Our internal staff has over 10 years of Big Four public accounting experience, 18 years in corporate finance and accounting roles, and nearly 20 years of combined experience in the placement industry in the Chicago/Milwaukee marketplace.
