Job Title: Assistant Controller

Reports To: Controller

The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the Controller, supervision of accounts receivable and accounts payable, balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, inventory transactions and valuation, month-end closing, and meeting corporate and external reporting requirements.

The Assistant Controller will ensure accuracy and timeliness of project and report completion, in all areas of responsibility. Communicate clearly and promptly with distribution centers, Division management team and corporate office to ensure control & compliance with company policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Direct responsibility for AR, AP, and inventory accuracy

Timely and accurate completion of month-end financial close process

Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects

Responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; for sharing information that would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the productivity and profitability of our division

DECISION MAKING:

The Assistant Controller must be able to recognize and respond to situations that require a sense of urgency or are the result of non-compliance with corporate policy(s). This person should have the ability to assess various situations and environments objectively. The Assistant Controller must always understand the importance of acting ethically and appropriately in many business situations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree with focus on accounting and/or finance [Required]

Four years' general office experience

Proven ability to solve accounting problems, balance bank statements, reconcile general ledger accounts.

Very high attention to detail, good organization & communication skills, reacts well to time pressure.

Comfortable working in plant environment and is motivated to learn all aspects of the manufacturing operation.

Candidates arePREFERREDwho offer the following:

Graduate degree with a focus in accounting

Experience manufacturing environment

2+ years' experience

PC competency (including MS Word and MS Excel)

Experience in using accounting software

Experience in cost accounting

Strong math background

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Computer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software)

Proficient knowledge and application of accounting principles

Quality standards – both ISO and QS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

The performance of the Assistant Controller will be measured as follows:

• Operating standards - The employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards set in the areas of quality, cost, safety, planning, customer satisfactions, supervision, efficiency, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually.
• Personal growth - Each year there will be professional goals developed and agreed to.
• Employee relations – The employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity – This will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.