Assistant Controller

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

The Assistant Controller supports accounting and accounts payable functions for the West Chicago, IL and Gallatin, TN facilities, performing monthly closing activities, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, internal financial reporting, and financial analysis.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Accurate and timely completion of month end close activities including but not limited to journal entry preparation, accruals and amortizations, account reconciliation, variance analysis and financial reporting.  (50%)

Maintain and improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation. Ensure validity and accuracy of systems through analysis. Completion of audit requirements and coordination with internal and external audit for SOX compliance. Partnering with audit and inventory control to perform and reconcile physical inventory counts (20%)

Ad-hoc analysis and project support as needed to support operations leadership. (15%)

Manage and lead accounts payable function, establishing shared coverage for facilities. (10%)

Ensure accounting systems and processes are continually streamlined via process improvement to achieve greater efficiency and accuracy in the level and timeliness of reporting. (5%) 

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• 5 years minimum accounting experience required.
• 2 years Cost Accounting Experience in a Manufacturing Environment preferred.
• 2+ years managerial Experience preferred.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively present information and professional opinions in verbal or written format in a clear, concise, organized and convincing manner for the intended audience     
• Computer / Software Skills: Ability to work in a Microsoft software environment, experience in advanced Microsoft Excel, SAP experience is required.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify the information needed to solve a problem effectively, and the ability to streamline and automate complex processes.
• Reporting: Knowledge of internal/external reporting issues and strong understanding of GAAP

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL

This position requires domestic travel up to 15% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in West Chicago, IL.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$89,100 - $142,600 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

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