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Job Description
Company Overview:
We are passionate about our employees. We strive to create an environment that is stimulating and motivating and a culture that fosters mutual respect, teamwork, and career development. Come join the Keystone team so we can build your career together!
In addition to competitive starting salaries, we offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, perks and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
Please visit our website at www.keystoneind.com to learn more about Keystone Industries and career opportunities.
Position Details:
- Title: Assistant Controller
- Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this role will have a minimum of (7) years’ relevant current progressive experience, with a minimum of three (3) years management experience in a public accounting role.
- Schedule: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, M-F. *This position is ONSITE in an office setting.
- Location: Gibbstown, NJ (08027)
Position Overview
Reporting to Directorof Accounting, this position will manage all aspects of our financial reportingcycle, including preparation of financial statements and development,maintenance and refinement of financial reporting policies, practices andprocedures for the Company and its domestic and foreign subsidiaries.
The Assistant Controller willenhance the month-end internal financial reporting and utilize theirknowledge and further research and implement emerging technologies toimprove accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. This position hasone direct report.
Essential Job Functions:
- Manage the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the global organization, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting principles and reporting standards,
- Prepare internal management reports, and other financial documents.
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Conduct monthly performance financial analysis including variance analysis, trend analysis, and profitability assessments to provide financial business insights and potential areas of improvement to assist in decision-making processes.
- Perform necessary reconciliation (Balance Sheet, P&L) and analysis. Research balance sheet items and income/expense fluctuations utilizing various systems and information sources.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and foreign subsidiaries to streamline financial processes, identify opportunities for process automation, and enhance efficiency and accuracy to meet changing business needs.
- Participate in the development and implementation of financial systems to maintain accounting policies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and ensuring consistency and adherence across different entities.
- Lead tax compliance activities and assist in preparing tax filings and related documentation (tax filing is outsourced to outside accountant).
- Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry best practices, and ensure their incorporation into global financial operations.
- Assist in managing compliance with regulatory requirements, improve and maintain effective internal financial control and risk management procedures to safeguard company assets.
- Play crucial role in implementing new financial reporting software, including ERP, CPM and Business Intelligence tools or upgrades for department improvement and efficiency.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and finance teams across different regions to facilitate knowledge sharing, best practices, and consistent financial practices.
- Assist in special projects and initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant current progressive experience.
- A minimum of three (3) years management experience.
- Combination of public accounting (assurance services) experience and financial reporting or strictly public accounting- assurance services- preferred.
- Experience in consolidations required.
- Experience in application of complex accounting principles, ability to research and reach well-reasoned conclusions on technical accounting issues.
- Excellent oral, written, listening, and presentation skills and ability to clearly articulate complex information to others.
- Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
- Proven ability to perform under deadlines, to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Must be an effective team player.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office applications,
- Proficiency with accounting research tools and techniques.
Desired Skills:
- Microsoft D365 knowledge preferred, but not required.
- Manufacturing Industry experience preferred, but not required.
Education/Certifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
- A CPA license strongly preferred.
Safety:
- Complies with all safety regulations; always maintains a safe work environment.
- Adheres to always wearing the proper PPE/Safety equipment.
- Understands and complies with all written safety, health, and environmental procedures.
- Attends all required scheduled Health, Safety and Environmental training sessions.
- Participates in required Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives and programs.
- Perform required administrative functions related to Health, Safety and Environmental.
Benefits/Perks:
- Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Company-sponsored Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical, Dependent Care, & Commuter
- 401K Plan with Employer Contribution
- Voluntary Term Life/AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Company social events throughout the year including tickets to sports events and concerts
- Free Lunch Daily (Gibbstown)
- On-site free Fitness Center with personal trainer (Gibbstown)
- Fitness Membership (Cherry Hill/Myerstown)
