Assistant Controller

Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking an Assistant Controller for our West Chester, PA headquarters.

The Assistant Controller will oversee and manage the general accounting functions and be supported by two to four direct reports. This position will report to the Corporate Controller.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accounting:
• Manage the Monthly Close Process
• Own all accounting subjects other than Cost Accounting and Accounts Receivable
• Responsible for G/L including maintenance and improvement plans
• Lead in becoming subject matter expert of QAD ERP system, including developing process improvement plans
• Audit management:
• Key driver/leader of the annual audit and bi-annual banking audits
• Strong diligence and project management skills are key for this
• Staff oversight:
• Manage team of Sr Accountants, Staff Accountants, and Accounts Payable
• Actively manage performance, monitor goals, train and build relationships through team meetings, lunches, events
• Balance firmness/fairness/reasonableness while developing high performing accounting team
• Drive continuous improvement:
• Process and procedure documentation
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects
• Drive deadlines and develop key tools to manage all processes
• Continuous improvement in the application of the QAD ERP system to financial processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 10-12 years of experience working in corporate accounting, with increasing levels of responsibility
• Able to handle challenges of juggling multiple projects including routine and non-routine projects
• Enjoy partnering with staff in other departments to ensure accounting is correct
• Strong communication skills to present concise summary info
• Must be proactive, self-starter and will see things through to completion

Preferred qualifications

• CPA or working towards
• QAD ERP experience
• Avalera sales tax software experience

About the Company

Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand).  Lasko’s products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US.  Lasko’s leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X – 4X larger than the #2 brand.  Lasko’s domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.

Lasko’s Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment.  The company’s success is based on 5 Core Values:

• Be Bold:
• Challenge the status quo
• Courageously pursue the impossible 
• Reject mediocrity
• Be Together 
• Work together for success 
• Drive trust and candor with each other 
• Prioritize "We" before "I"
•  Be A Leader
• Lead with personal conviction 
• Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
• Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
• Be Accountable 
• Consistently deliver to our customers 
• Embrace commitments as a contract 
• Take pride in our actions
• Be The Change 
• Demonstrate a passion to win 
• Make a difference at work in our communities 
• Step forward and take initiative

The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners (“JWLMP”) acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.

Geographic Reach

Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company’s Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor