Assistant Corporate Controller

Klein Tools is a dynamic, fast-paced and results driven company dedicated to launching hundreds of innovative products each year. Are you ready to make an impact?

Perks for you include:


• Paid Vacations & Holidays

• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)

• Discounts on Klein Tools products

• Education and Professional Development Assistance


The Assistant Corporate Controller is responsible for ensuring that the transactions of the business have been properly accounted for each month. This position will be responsible for applying US GAAP, analyzing financial information and reviewing monthly plant level reporting. The Assistant Corporate Controller will also partner with the Corporate Controller and other key stakeholders in the organization to define financial requirements to achieve strategic goals and initiatives and seek out appropriate resources to drive success.
1. Manage, develop and mentor the cost accounting, credit & collections and cash application teams.
2. Oversee the month end close process for the plants and A/R, ensuring all deadlines are met and activities are completed accurately.
3. Prepare, review and analyze financial information so that senior management has accurate and timely information for making financial decisions.
4. Assist with annual external audits, providing supporting data and addressing any audit findings in a timely and effective manner.
5. Assist in the annual plant budget preparation.
6. Assist with annual business insurance renewals and overall program administration.
7. Identify and drive process improvements, automation and standardization that will reduce exposure to financial misstatements as well as result in greater efficiencies.
8. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure within multiple systems.
9. Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
10. Create ad-hoc reporting and work on special projects as required by Senior Management.
11. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base and understanding of GAAP.
12. Perform other duties as required.
Job Qualification Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's in Accounting
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience including with cost accounting within a large manufacturing environment are required.
• Five (5) years in a management role leading a team of accounting/finance professionals is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and team building skills in order to motivate and manage direct reports as well as those on the operations team to drive change within the existing business processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written with employees across all levels within the company.
Physical Demand Requirements
Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


Your main focus:


· Quality

· Customer Obsession

· Innovation

· Ownership

· Teamwork


Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at hr@kleintools.com.