Assistant Controller

Job Responsibilities:

• [Company] is currently seeking an Assistant Controller for the Atlanta, GA office. This individual will report directly to the Controller of [Company] (GAI) and will provide assistance and support in all areas of the finance and accounting function to include: helping ensure that all financial transactions and reporting for GAI and subsidiaries are in accordance with IFRS and parent company (GAC) guidelines; managing the Corporate Accounting Manager and overseeing the day to day activities of the corporate accounting department; providing support with other special activities as assigned by the Controller including development of policies and procedures, mergers and acquisitions, audits, and training.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of financial accounts and transactions including but not limited to:
• Ensuring all general ledger accounts are properly classified and reconciled
• Ensuring all transactions are recorded in accordance with IFRS
• Review calculations of accruals and other estimates
• Ensure proper accounting for subsidiary companies
• Financial reporting including but not limited to:
• Monthly internal operating results with comparison to budget and benchmark
• Management reporting – KPI’s, corporate costs, trend graphs, and forecasts
• Monthly and quarterly reporting to parent company (GAC)
• Annual financial statements for independent audit/review
• Manage the Corporate Accounting Manager and oversee corporate accounting department:
• Ensure staff is well trained and able to perform their duties timely and accurately
• Ensure account reconciliations are prepared, reviewed and approved monthly
• Review and approve journal entries as needed
• Review accounting transactions and processes for subsidiary companies
• Assist the Controller with managing the company’s annual audit/review process conducted by the company’s outside, independent accounting firm.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures, and identify process improvement opportunities when possible.
• Assist and support in the company’s merger and acquisition process. Activities could include preparation of target company valuation analysis, financial due diligence, integration and training support.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree from an accredited curriculum in accounting or finance;
• Seven or more years of relevant experience;
• CPA or MBA preferred.