Assistant Controller

Purpose

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for overall financial management, SOX compliance & control and for protection of the assets for the Dillion group. This individual will maximize return on financial assets, achieving annual growth in revenue and EBIT targets through internal growth and additional market penetration opportunities. The Assistant Controller will take direction from the Controller on specific objectives that need to be completed.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage the performance of the finance group and participate on the senior leadership team.
• Work closely with the business leaders to achieve financial commitments, proactively identify issues and create recovery plans, drive execution.
• Actively identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities throughout business.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the operation’s financial statements, QOR and FQR schedules.
• Maintain an effective cost accounting system and financial reporting structure.
• Accountable for balance sheet including provision calculations and reconciliations.
• Provide leadership to strengthen the internal control environment and maintain SOX section 404 compliance for the business unit. Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Participate in any plant ERP implementation or upgrade.
• Prepare and review cap ex requests to comply with corporate guidelines for proper financial returns.
• Oversee operational policy controls and implementation as directed by corporate or division management.
• Prepare and review annual budget and forecast.
• Prepare and organize operational review materials including monthly and quarterly reporting and on-site visits.
• Administer systems and policies to effectively measure financial and operational performance.
• Report on financial status of business units to Division staff on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Manage the monthly consolidation of financial results for division management prior to submitting the final version to corporate.
• Manage long and short-range operational planning and performance measurement including, profit planning, sales forecasts, expense budgeting, asset utilization, cost standards, capital investing and labor tracking.
• Prepare specialized reports as needed by operations, division, and corporate management.
  
  

Requirements

• S. in Accounting or Finance/ MBA preferred
• This position will sit in North Grafton, MA, but business travel to Dillion, SC on a monthly basis is required.
• CPA is a plus
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, and management positions in industry
• Experience with SEC regulations and filings
• Strong skills and knowledge of accounting theory and application of financial principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge and experience managing financial operations in a multi-site environment.
• Expertise in technical accounting
• General management or operational experience helpful
• General knowledge of income tax regulations
• Expertise in budgeting and planning
• Expertise in internal control
• Ability to assess risks and balance costs with benefits
• Appreciation of economy and efficiency
  
  

Special Skills And Physical Requirements

• Leadership skills
• Analytical in decision making
• Ability to comprehend broad business issues
• Ability to accomplish objective through others
  
  

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $100,000 to $140,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 11 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.