Steneral Consulting Looking for Assistant Controller (Finance & Accounting) at Clive, IA Full Time

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for coordination of critical accounting functions including directing and reviewing financial activities, interim and year-end audit, treasury management and monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, closely collaborating with the Accounting Manager to ensure seamless operations and a high quality, consistent work output.

This individual will be responsible for assisting with the development of the line of business managers, acting as the liaison between accounting and the individual business units; ensuring corporate and required accounting policies and procedures are documented and followed as well as recommending improvements to business processes and procedures along the way.

The Assistant Controller will use industry knowledge, soft skills, and technical abilities to effectively mentor, train, and develop accounting staff to maximize output.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and report out on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to include accurate reporting of the organization’s financials, evaluating the company’s financial transactions to ensure compliance with statutory accounting and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) where applicable.
• Oversight of the interim and year-end audit process including audit report review.
• Management and oversight of the treasury management process.
• Coordinate and prepare business activity reports, bi-annual financial plans, and annual budgets.
• Accounting liaison to the company’s line of business managers.
• Develop, document, and enforce the company’s financial and accounting policies and procedures while working to pinpoint possible areas of risk for fraud.
• Develop accounting staff including training, assignment and monitoring of tasks, knowledge transfer and evaluating performance.
• Maintain and update departmental process and procedure manuals.
• Special projects as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 10+ years industry experience including 5+ years in management.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to direct, supervise and develop staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports.
• Ability to participate constructively in meetings/group projects with colleagues as well as others outside of the Finance area.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills