Corporate Controller - North Canton, United States - THE KENAN ADVANTAGE GROUP

Description

Job Details

Job Location
96 North Canton OH CSC - North Canton, OH

Position Type
Accounting

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
8hr

Job Category
D1

Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the accounting and finance operations of the organization including financial close, financial consolidation and internal reporting, accounting policy and procedures, and financial systems.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000

Essential Functions

• Lead the accounting function and teams, including policy and process development with a continuous focus on improving policies, processes, procedures and systems; month-end close process; consolidation; and accounting operations. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with US GAAP.
• Maintain and monitor an effective system of internal accounting and financial reporting controls, including oversight of compliance role and annual review of internal controls process documentation. Work with senior management to ensure internal compliance.
• Interpret and analyze monthly/quarterly/annual results.
  • Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
  • Review and approve financial statements to ensure accuracy of financial information and compliance with US GAAP.
  • Review and approve account reconciliations (quarterly, at a minimum).
  • Review and approve monthly account fluctuation explanations.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities of the external auditors to ensure successful completion of annual financial audit.
• Analyze with finance team members to determine accounting, finance, and tax implications for all material business decisions.
• Participate in the development of the Company's strategic and financial planning activities with senior management, including the evaluation and impact of new initiatives and regulatory developments on the business.
• Represent the accounting function in acquisition analysis and acquisition integration.
• Participate in ongoing organizational and individual development within the accounting organization to be able to transform and adapt the accounting organization to the Company's changing business needs and strategies.
  • Builds and enhances a strong accounting team that provides proactive support and results-driven execution of responsibilities to meet the current and future needs of the business.
  • Manages and coaches employees to facilitate engagement and professional development. Continually strives to develop talent within the accounting organization to promote individual development.
  • Aligns and activates resources to resolve issues and/or take advantage of opportunities arising from organizational change.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) designation preferred
• 10+ years of accounting experience, with experience in a corporate controller role
• Excellent management and leadership skills; able to build effective teams; demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members
• Critical thinking and analytical skills, including the capacity to identify, assess and prioritize competing interests and needs
• Skills and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing to convey complex concepts clearly and logically
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate discretion
• Skill and ability to strategically execute within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented and complex environment

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:

1. Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
2. Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
3. Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.