Job OverviewThe Senior Manager, Assistant Controller plans and directs accounting activities within our finance department and will manage a team. This individual will play a critical role in managing the company's financial operations, including overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions.
Job Responsibilities - Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, targets and accounting.
- Participates in the compilation and review of various financial statements and reports, including foreign currency translation and consolidated financial statements.
- Provide technical comp competency to ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, legal requirements and GAAP.
- Direct the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
- Direct the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
- Direct internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
- Establish system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
- Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
- Review financial statements with management personnel.
- Directs the installation and maintenance of new accounting, inventory, property, and other related procedures and controls.
- Maintain the general ledger; perform basic accounting functions for all facilities with an emphasis on closing and adjusting functions and reconciliation of various accounts.
- Complete and review year-end processing; finalize prior year's records.
- Review and/or complete Account Reconciliations monthly.
- Prepare and review information and worksheets for independent auditors.
- Analyze general ledger accounts for questionable transactions; backtrack transactions to origin and provide explanation.
- Assist Controller with financial management of the ESOP and 401K plans.
- Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Foster a collaborative and results-driven environment focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
Required Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
- 7 years of accounting experience or more.
- 3 years of management experience or more.
- General understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on management expertise and experience.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
- Able to work in the US without corporate sponsorship.
Preferred Education and Experience - Master's degree in Management, Accounting or Finance
- Previous consolidation accounting experience.
- Previous foreign currency translation experience.
- SAP experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
Working Conditions Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35F to 100F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
EEOC & DisclaimerGreat Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.