Assistant Controller

Description

• Support business by researching and providing financial insights and analysis
• Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Work with Project managers for project closing
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes related to accounting and finance
• Assist with cross-training, development, and continual improvement of company policies and procedures.
• Coordination of physical verification of fixed assets.
• Perform month-end and yearly close procedures, including balancing and submitting financial information.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Update and document accounting control procedures.
• Generate periodic ad hoc financial reports.
• Act as a Sarbanes Oxley Auditor, assisting in internal and external audits and preparation of PBC schedules.
• Provide financial support for forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget.
• Annual Corporate filings.
• Develop an understanding of each SPX business unit and the SPX operating structures
• Creating/Updating/Disposing Asset in JDE and Sage.
• Sending Tracker files to Project Managers
• Compile and analyze financial information for the preparation of general ledger entries.
• Work closely with sales and customer service teams to address customer concerns and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Use process mapping and other techniques to document process flows and identify areas for process improvement
• Collaborate with other departments to gather relevant financial data and ensure accurate and timely reports
• Prepare appropriate data for federal, state, and local quarterly and year-end tax provisions, as well as state sales and use tax returns.
• Supervise and mentor the accounting team (AR/AP/General Accounting), providing guidance and support to ensure departmental goals are met
• Forecasting Depreciation expense.
• Prepare analyses of account reconciliations and ensure proper controls of general ledger activity.
• Posting an assigned list of journal entries & tasks for the month end.
• Running monthly depreciation for book and tax.
• Maintain and improve accounting system and processes

Requirements

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Controller, you will contribute to the financial success and growth of the company by ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls and supporting strategic decision making, and planning. Under direction of the Sr. Finance Director, and in accordance with corporate policies and procedures the successful Controller will have a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret financial data effectively, and the capacity to communicate complex financial information to various stakeholders within and outside the organization.

• Travel to Ontario Canada required
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including data management
• SAP experienced preferred, but not required
• Proficient in US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley / internal controls
• OneStream and/or Hyperion experience a plus
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Minimum of 10-15 years of accounting experience in public and/or manufacturing accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Cost accounting experience is a plus
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Effective organizational skills, including following up on his/her own needed actions
• Adept problem-solving skills and analytical ability
• Prior experience in and understanding of accounting for a manufacturing company

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Prepaid Assets Maintenance.
• Month-end close
• Onsite office environment, 8am-5pm Monday - Friday
• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• :20% travel anticipated
• Fixed Assets
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance