Tatum has a new private equity backed manufacturing client seeking to hire a Corporate Controller to join its accounting team. This role will be a new addition to a small team. The Corporate Controller will be a significant contributor to the vision and overall success of the accounting department. The company has $75 million in revenue and is a newly created carve-out that will need to create financials in a new instance of an ERP system. As the subject matter expert for US GAAP, you will partner closely with the CFO and business teams to provide them with timely accounting guidance that will allow them to drive the business forward. You will have the opportunity to advise on a broad range of business issues and continually improve the financial and operational processes. The ideal candidate is an expert in Standard Cost Accounting, US GAAP and technical accounting and will have experience leading the technical accounting activities. This is a newly created position reports to the CFO.
Position requires work on-site in North East Iowa. Considering local Iowa talent only. Must be a CPA.
location: Postville, Iowa
job type: Permanent
salary: $150,000 - 175,000 per year
work hours: 8 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 10 Years
responsibilities:
- General Controllership responsibilities including month-end close and management over AP, AR & payroll
- Ensure that company financial reports are prepared in compliance with US GAAP
- Responsible for Standard Cost Accounting procedure review
- Create the accounting policy and procedures for the creation of a new instance in the ERP of the carve out
- Oversee global financial reporting and proactively identify, research, evaluate, and document technical accounting implications of complex or non-standard transactions (e.g. acquisitions, restructuring, goodwill impairment, segment reporting, R&D classification, revenue recognition, debt modification, equity accounting)
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of technical projects, including adoption of new accounting standards/pronouncements, and provide training to the organization
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting, consolidation and general ledger structure of the Company and work to streamline and standardize where possible
- Prepare US GAAP compliant financial statements, footnote disclosures, and other financial reporting documentation, review of financial statements (e.g., cash flow statement), and preparation and review of GAAP checklists for quarterly/year-end close
- Develop, document and maintain accounting policies, including updating or developing new policies to ensure consistency and compliance with GAAP and other reporting requirements; Provide ongoing training of Company's accounting policies
- Assist in the implementation "build-out" of the financials in a new instance of the ERP providing recommendations of process improvements including automation within the ERP and other tools where possible, to simplify, standardize and streamline processes
- Assist in special projects, such as acquisitions, registration statements, debt offerings, other filings, etc. on an as needed basis
qualifications:
- BS Degree in Accounting and CPA (required)
- Requires 10+ years of accounting experience and ideally with a combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience with financial consolidation/financial reporting experience in a Manufacturing environment.
- Must have a manufacturing accounting background with exceptional knowledge of US GAAP
- Experience with financial reporting tools & ERP systems (Infor AX) is preferred
- Superior organization skills, ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize, monitor workflow in meeting critical deadline and project timetables
- Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with all levels and functions in the organization
- Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Excellent problem solving, communication, interpersonal, analytical and time management skills required
skills: CPA
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
