Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance Accountant at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies in Saint Augustine, Florida

Job Description:

SUMMARY


This position is responsible for assisting with maintaining the group's internal control documentation and making improvements, as necessary. This position will assist and coordinate monitoring activities, assist with audit preparation and will work with others in the finance department and other departments to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting. This position will work closely with the Director of Finance - Controller of Shared Services to ensure the monthly financial reporting is timely and accurate.


RESPONSIBILITIES


* Coordinate the design, implementation, and documentation of accounting and financial reporting process controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes- Oxley, (SOX) and parent company policies.
* Drive the monitoring of controls for the group and sites.
* Prepare and track remediation plans in response to findings, either self-reported or reported through audit.
* Collaborate with sites and departments to improve financial processes and controls, identifying areas of risk and implementing mitigation strategies.
* Manage internal and external audits, overseeing schedules and supporting process walkthroughs and testing.
* Assist in gathering documentation for internal and external audits.
* Create and maintain vendor and customer master data.
* Create and maintain general ledger accounts and cost centers. Ensuring the creation aligns with financial reporting and utilized consistently across the group.
* Maintain Income Statement and Balance Sheet reports for each company code and/or profit center within SAP.
* Maintain the Fixed Asset module SAP for all US sites in SAP. This includes internal project creation, fixed asset additions, transfers, disposals, and impairments if/when applicable.
* Reconcile CAPEX monthly for all sites.
* Prepare and maintain price testing for all sites.
* Prepare the Intercompany profit in inventory elimination within the group monthly, following up with sites if needed.
* Manage the GR/IR reconciliation ensuring all transactions are current.
* Assist in the month-end ERP transmissions to parent consolidation tool (BPC).
* Reconcile month-end reports from ERP to parent consolidation tool (BPC).
* Support the intercompany reconciliation for all sites, ensuring all is balanced within BPC.
* Be the liaison for all lease submissions and reporting to Parent company. Ensuring proper transmissions to India.
* Assist in month-end closing reports and entries when needed.
* Assist in monthly reconciliations when needed.


*Other duties may be assigned


SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES


* This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS


* ASTM F-2412-2005, ANSI Z41-1999, or ANSI Z41-1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas
* Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety rated glasses in specific areas.
* Hearing protection, in specific locations
* Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.


ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY


Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies.


EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER


This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and/or EAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, or a Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).


TRAVEL


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QUALIFICATIONS


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be U.S. Person within the meaning of ITAR and EAR regulations.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE


Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis.


* Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
* Experience with SAP preferred.
* Experience with Consolidation software like FCCS or BPC preferred.
* Prior monitoring of controls experiences strongly preferred.
* Prior audit documentation and issue resolution preferred.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS


* CPA, CMA, CIA preferred.


LANGUAGE SKILLS


* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.


* Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions.


JOB SKILLS


* Must be experienced with PCs using Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel).
* Must have exceptional work ethic, and the ability to manage and maximize time and company resources.
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
* Self-directed with effective decision-making skills and judgment resulting in positive outcomes.
* Strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
* Possess a sense of urgency to meet expectations.
* A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, suppliers, and employees. Portrays a positive and professional image. Ability to establish relations with a wide range of personalities, cultural backgrounds, and educational levels.


* Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment.
* Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS


The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in a normal office environment with minimal physical risks involved. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.


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