Assistant Controller Americas

EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. 

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Job Purpose

Ensure that the financial reporting requirements for all Americas based entities are prepared accurately, timely, and on a consistent basis following U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This role reports to the Americas Controller.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Consolidate the financial results of multiple locations with foreign currency translations and intercompany eliminations and prepare the Americas consolidated financial reporting statements to the leadership.
• Reporting and analysis of results involving in-depth analysis of actual results versus forecast/budgets ensuring that key operating drivers are understood. 
• Overall coordination and responsibility for the quarterly and annual audit for the region. Interface with internal and external audit. 
• Implement all necessary changes or adjustments in order to report according to the best practices while closing the books in a timely manner.
• Assists with quality reviews of all work prepared by staff, including approval of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure SOX 404 and internal control compliance standards are maintained. 
• Recommend and implement process enhancements and efficiencies around general accounting practices and procedures. 
• Monitor and analyze department workflow to develop and implement more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy. 
• Direct the accounting team to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met. 
• Manage activities performed by the direct report employees, including providing constructive feedback in the review process.
• Provide training and support to new and existing accounting staff in accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. 
• Collaborate with the other departments to support overall department goals and objectives. 
• Responds to various ad-hoc financial reporting requests.
• Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports.

Qualifications

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:  Travel may be required for special assignments. Estimate: up to 5%

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in an accounting role with previous controller experience. Focus on manufacturing and public trade company. (Multiple entity environment preferred).
• 5+ years of managing people.
• Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and SOX

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Yes. 3-4 Team members

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

 

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