Assistant, Controller jobs in Iowa

Overview

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Assistant Controller works closely with the Clow Valve Controller in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget and accounting and/or payroll, actively steps in to perform duties as required by the Controller and in the absence of the Controller.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR:

• Sustainability: Successfully complete month-end financial reporting within established timeline requirements with 100% accuracy.
• Employee Experience: Ensure 100% of inquiries from team members are completed and responded to within the pre-determined timeframe.
• Leadership: Complete monthly one on one’s with direct reports 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Financial Analysis (50%): Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports, monitors the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures. Assist in completion of financial, blue book, and forecasting reports adhering to guidelines established by Corprate and Management. Supports the Tax Accountant by helping maintain and monitor fixed assets, property taxes and operating expenses. Assists Controller with internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls, as well as establishing system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems. Other duties as assigned. 
• Legal & Compliance (30%): Ensure success of the department by maintaining compliance with all procedure requirements, including industry, federal and state requirements as well as local tax code. Create a standard of practice for all policies and procedures to ensure constant compliance by documenting all processes.
• Leadership (20%): Directly supervises accounts payable, tax and payroll team members or other areas as required. Motivates and encourages teamwork within the department to ensure goals are met, and to foster a culture of positive work relationships. Seeks out opportunities to train, develop and mentor Clow Valve team members to cultivate further employee engagement.

Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX or D365
• Excellent written, verbal & presentation communications skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills

Education & Experience:

• 5 years previous experience in a professional Accounting/Finance role with progressive responsibility with 1 year direct/indirect leadership experience required.
• Bachelors’ degree in Finance/Accounting required, CPA a plus, not required.

Physical Requirements:

Use of fingers required.

Both hand required.

Ability to write and type required.