Senior Manager, Assistant Controller at Great Lakes Cheese in Hiram, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Senior Manager, Assistant Controller plans and directs accounting activities within our finance department and will manage a team. This individual will play a critical role in managing the company's financial operations, including overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, targets and accounting.
• Participates in the compilation and review of various financial statements and reports, including foreign currency translation and consolidated financial statements.
• Provide technical comp competency to ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, legal requirements and GAAP.
• Direct the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Direct the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
• Direct internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
• Establish system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
• Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
• Review financial statements with management personnel.
• Directs the installation and maintenance of new accounting, inventory, property, and other related procedures and controls.
• Maintain the general ledger; perform basic accounting functions for all facilities with an emphasis on closing and adjusting functions and reconciliation of various accounts.
• Complete and review year-end processing; finalize prior year's records.
• Review and/or complete Account Reconciliations monthly.
• Prepare and review information and worksheets for independent auditors.
• Analyze general ledger accounts for questionable transactions; backtrack transactions to origin and provide explanation.
• Assist Controller with financial management of the ESOP and 401K plans.
• Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven environment focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 7 years of accounting experience or more.
• 3 years of management experience or more.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on management expertise and experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Able to work in the US without corporate sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Management, Accounting or Finance
• Previous consolidation accounting experience.
• Previous foreign currency translation experience.
• SAP experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35°F to 100°F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.