Assistant Controller

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’s international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic ‘start up’ atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and motivated Assistant Controller to join our finance team. In this newly created role, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of the company, including overseeing accounting activities, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, managing treasury functions, and driving improvements in our financial systems and processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, tax, and treasury, along with expertise in utilizing IFS and Chempax ERP systems (or good experience with system upgrades, process optimization and solid general ERP system fluency). You will have strong leadership potential – although there are currently no direct reports, that may change (you will help shape that) and this position has strong potential for future career growth.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of our global chemicals manufacturing company. If you have a passion for finance, expertise in technical accounting, tax, and treasury, and the ability to drive system enhancements, we look forward to receiving your application.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management:

• Support the Controller in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations and reporting of the company.
• Drive preparation of consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, industry standards, and legal regulations.

Financial Systems Management:

• Collaborate with the Finance and IT Teams, cross-functional departments and external consultants to optimize the utilization of IFS and Chempax systems and to implement system upgrades, integrations, and customization to meet business requirements via a global priority project that is currently kicking off.
• Analyze use of IFS and Chempax systems and provide recommendations for enhancements on an ongoing basis and to develop and implement strategies to improve system performance, streamline processes, and enhance data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with system controls and security protocols.
• Provide oversight to company master data.

Tax Compliance:

• Lead collaboration with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely preparation, review and filing of tax returns including income tax, sales tax, property tax and VAT.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and provide guidance to ensure compliance.
• Support tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities for tax savings.

Treasury Management:

• Manage cash flow, including forecasting, monitoring liquidity, and optimizing working capital.
• Oversee banking relationships, including the administration of banking activities and services.
• Develop and implement treasury policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and minimize risk.

Compliance and Audit Support:

• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation to support audit and compliance activities.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CMA or equivalent certification is preferred but not required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance is desired but not required.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and functional knowledge of international accounting standards, which may incl