What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Alexander Chemical Corp?
TITLE OF POSITION: Assistant Controller (Full-Time)
REPORTS TO: Controller
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The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and inventory management. This role focuses heavily on cost accounting, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing financial processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Financial Reporting & General Ledger
- Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities, including general ledger account reconciliations, cost of goods sold (COGS) breakouts, overhead allocations, and generating spending, sales, and margin reports.
- Maintain accounting records, perform complex journal entries, manage fixed assets via Sage, and oversee the employee expense reporting process (Concur) and corporate credit card program.
Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
- Oversee daily, monthly, and annual inventory processes, including cycle counts, physical inventories, plant/vending inventory, and serial number controls.
- Analyze manufacturing, purchasing, and production costs, troubleshooting ERP inventory issues (parts, formulas, production batch closing, variances) to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Compliance, Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Maintain and enforce internal controls and financial policies, monitor sales tax compliance, and manage the annual accounting and financial audits.
- Oversee corporate insurance renewals, claims processing, contract filing systems, and fleet licensing/titling compliance for company transport.
Budgeting, Treasury & Strategic Support
- Assist the Controller with budgeting, forecasting, board meeting preparations, treasury functions, and monitoring loan agreement compliance.
- Partner with internal departments to provide financial/inventory updates and support special projects and process improvement initiatives.
Leadership & Team Support
- Supervise, mentor, and support accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, or inventory personnel as assigned.
- Act as the primary operational backup for the Controller and cross-train to support other finance team functions as needed.
GENERAL SKILLS:
- Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
- A strong management background and must work well in a team environment
- Ability to manage confidential information
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
- MBA, CMA, or CPA credential is preferred.
- 8–10 years of accounting experience in manufacturing required; 3–5 years of management preferred
- Excel computer spreadsheet mastery (advanced formula usage) and ERP computer systems experience is required.
- Must exhibit the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel in the organization and demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications including but not limited to Office 365 applications and be proficient at the operation of a 10 key calculator.
- This is an onsite role requiring the candidate to report to the office daily.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must have sufficient mobility to access all areas of the plant site in support of project work. This will involve climbing/descending ladders and stairways. Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle to visit equipment and service vendors or customer locations. Required to wear personal protective equipment in the plant environment. This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
BENEFITS:
- Union Medical, Dental & Vision (Non-Union Position)
- 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan Options with Company Match
- Competitive Paid Time Off
Alexander Chemical Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.