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Assistant Controller

Chadwick-BaRoss

  • Westbrook, ME
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
    • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
    • Banking Servicesunmatched
    • Budget Reportingunmatched
    • Cash Managementunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Head of Financeunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Truckingunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched

    Description

    Role:Assistant ControllerJob Summary:The Assistant Controller plays a key role within the accounting team, supporting the Controller in maintaining accurate financial reporting, executing an efficient month-end close process, and overseeing core accounting operations. This position partners closely with the Accounting Manager and Financial Analyst, while also interacting regularly with senior leadership, including the CFO.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to grow within a dynamic, multi-location dealership environment and contribute to process improvements, financial integrity, and operational alignment.Compensation:Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.Benefits:
    • Comprehensive health and dental coverage
    • Retirement savings plan
    • Paid time off and holidays
    • Professional development and career growth opportunities
    • Supportive and collaborative team environment
    Job Responsibilities:
    • Support the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
    • Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
    • Partner with the Accounting Manager on AP, AR, and banking processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
    • Support cash management, bank reconciliations, and financing-related activities
    • Assist with audit preparation and external reporting requirements
    • Maintain and improve internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
    • Supervise and mentor the Staff Accountant, providing guidance and performance feedback
    • Collaborate with the Controller, CFO, and cross-functional teams on reporting, budgeting, and ad hoc projects
    • Identify opportunities for process improvements across accounting operations
    Qualifications:Required:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
    • 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience
    • Strong knowledge of US GAAP
    • Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
    • Proficiency in ERP or dealership management systems (e.g., CDK, Procede, SAP, or similar)
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
    Preferred:
    • CPA designation (active, inactive, or in progress)
    • Experience in dealership environments (heavy equipment, automotive, trucking, etc.)
    • Familiarity with inventory or floorplan financing
    • Experience in multi-location or cross-border accounting
    • Background in process improvement initiatives

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWestbrook, ME
    IndustryAutomotive Sales and Repair Services
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1929
    Websitehttps://www.chadwick-baross.com/

    About Company

    Chadwick-BaRoss represents the finest manufacturers in the industry; meeting the needs of the heavy equipment markets from Maine to Connecticut with six conveniently located facilities. Through our years of emphasis on product development and support, Chadwick-BaRoss has become uniquely positioned to provide a selection of the best equipment available anywhere with support unsurpassed in the industry.

    FORESTRY

    All your forestry needs, from harvesting to forwarding, to loading and processing, can be met with our full line of harvesters, forwarders, processors, slashers and delimbers.

    CONSTRUCTION

    All your construction needs, from road building to site preparation, can be met with our earth moving equipment lines: excavators, wheel loaders, skidsteers, and off-highway trucks. These products are complemented by a full line of shaker and trommel screens and stackers for support back at the pit. A full line of attachments, such as hydraulic and high-lift buckets extends the utility of primary construction units.

    RECYCLING

    Our recycling equipment includes industrial tub grinders for reducing various kinds of wood waste, screens for mixing or separating municipal waste and compost, recyclers for processing construction debris and other waste materials and classifying them into sizes appropriate for various end users.

    MUNICIPALITIES

    Municipalities depend on us for equipment such as vacuum and mechanical sweepers, sewer and basin cleaners and equipment support for their road maintenance activities. We are uniquely positioned to fill your snow removal needs with attachments to traditional earth moving units as well as specialized units such as tracked sidewalk plows.

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