Assistant Controller

Ensuring Chart’s Success

Chart is a publicly traded $4 billion global manufacturer with an excellent opportunity. Reporting to the Plant Controller, the Assistant Controller is a key member of the finance organization and is responsible for driving technical accounting compliance, financial and operational internal controls, process improvements / simplification and operational excellence to support our achievement of accurate and timely financial reporting.

The Assistant Controller will have significant relevant experience with all areas of financial accounting and controls in addition to relationship management within finance, sales, supply chain, operations, and the other business units.

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be

• Assisting the controller in the direction of the accounting functions of an organization
• Assisting the controller in ensuring timeliness and accuracy of the financial statements
• Preparation of budgets and financial reports and overseeing their evaluation
• Presenting the various accounting reports to the top management and making suitable observations and recommendation
• Monitoring investment policies and operations of the company
• Managing operational data and maintaining data accuracy and integrity
• Audits work flow to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Reviewing financial data periodically to ensure fairness and completeness of the data
• Reviews and justifies the expense reports and other expenditures
• Drive the preparation of monthly journal entries
• Responsible for Project accounting including POC revenue recognition
• Helps maintain accountability of the financial resources of the company
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements
• Handles personally or supervises general ledger reconciliations
• Assists controller with a variety of tasks as needed
• Reviews monthly closing processes to prevent errors
• Handles special projects as requested by management
• Helps with preparation of the yearly audit
• Helps maintain the internal control environment
• Assists with safeguarding the assets of investors
• Stays current on changes in regulations and other industry news

Your Education Should Be

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance

CMA or CPA preferred

Your Professional Experience Should Be

6 years of accounting experience (manufacturing accounting preferred)

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints
• Effective and persuasive presentation skills on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and / or board of directors
• Displays vast knowledge of math and exceptional accounting skills
• Possesses strong leadership, supervisory and management abilities
• Has excellent critical thinking as well as analytical skills
• Exhibits strong computer skills and knowledge of relevant technology
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of financial software programs
• Possesses exceptional organizational skills and is an effective time manager and multi-tasker
• Displays the ability to pay close attention to detail
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has a working knowledge accepting accounting practices and financial accounting standards
• Excellent Excel skills are needed and experience in an ERP financial implementation is a plus

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require

• Primarily in an office environment - walking, standing, and other office related activities
• Periodic weekend or evening work is expected
• Necessary safety equipment when required to visit shop floor
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.

Chart is an equal opportunity employer...

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Need an accommodation with your job application or recruitment process ? Let us know! Chart Industries welcomes qualified individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.

Don't hesitate to contact the Human Resources Department at 770-721-8838 or to discuss your needs.