Assistant Corporate Controller

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Job Description

Assistant Controller Job Description - Fort Worth

Summary

Our client is the largest Texas based grower of perennials, annuals, forced bulbs, herbs and groundcovers to the major big box stores. Its customers include Home Depot, Lowe's, Wal-Mart, H-E-B, Albertson's and Calloway's Nursery, as well as landscape contractors and independent garden centers.

Basic Function: The position of Assistant Controller reports to the Corporate Controller whose primary responsibility is to prepare the financial statements and reports of the combined companies of our client. These financial statements must be prepared in accordance with US GAAP while adhering to the schedule requirements and policies and procedures of the company. The Assistant Controller has a major role in preparing and or reviewing the transactions as well as ensuring that the financial statements accurately reflect the activities and financial condition of the company. This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, the ability to problem-solve, perform analytics, while managing to a definitive monthly closing and reporting schedule. The individual selected must be self-disciplined and have demonstrated the ability to work and direct an accounting team to achieve timely monthly closings, timely completion of annual audits and financial reports.

Financial Reporting

• Manage the monthly close process in accordance with company policies and schedule
• Ensure that all Balance Sheet accounts are properly reconciled per a defined schedule
• Prepare various financial statements of the company according to the rules and standards of the company
• Assist as required in the budgeting process
• Review financial data of the company and ensure that the activities are proceeding as per the budgets and standards
• Ensure that the financial activities of the company take place as per schedule
• Manage the annual, creditor and other 3rd party audits

Operations

• Support the Controller in performing or preparing reports or analysis
• Maintain excellent working relations with all members of the company
• Prepare, review and distribute the monthly income statements, statement of financial position and cash flow statements
• Assist as requested, in the preparation of weekly or monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Provide back-up to Controller in oversight and review of Cost & Inventory Accounting

Desired Qualifications: The candidate should have a four-year college degree in accounting with 5+ years' experience with a track record of success performing the above duties. Strong preference will be given to CPA license holder with knowledge in financial analysis and technical accounting. Prior public accounting experience, preferable out of the big four. Must have the ability to produce accurate financial statements and written analysis with the ability to meet deadlines while delivering a quality work product.

Working Conditions: Will work in an office environment. Limited travel to company subsidiaries might be necessary to support inventory counts, audits and special projects (Estimated annual average

This position requires relocation to Fort-Worth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)