Job Summary
The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the day-to-day operations of the corporate accounting department. This includes supervising accounting staff, preparing financial reports, maintaining internal controls, assisting with audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting strategic financial planning.
Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world's leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.
Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.
Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.
At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in "Turning polymers into possibilities." Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.
Our employees and our customers are at the center of everything we do. Those relationships have been built on a foundation that is supported by our Mission and Vision:
Our Mission: Provide Solutions - Enable Innovation - Enhance Lives
Our Vision: Working Together - Doing It Better
Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we're constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance - CPA REQUIRED.
10+ years of accounting experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
A combination of public accounting and private industry experience is preferred.
Experience working in a private equity financial reporting setting.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Familiarity with Oracle or another company-wide ERP system.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements.
Prepare monthly GAAP financial statements and private equity financial statement reconciliation.
Assist with internal monthly financial deliverables.
Supervise and provide guidance to corporate accounting staff.
Oversee general ledger functions and ensure accuracy of journal entries and account reconciliations.
Coordinate consolidations of all legal entities including foreign subsidiary and foreign sales branches.
Liaise with foreign accounting firms to facilitate monthly and annual closings, tax return preparation and ensure adequate funding for various foreign branches.
Prepare reconciliations/support for the annual financial statement audit and liaise with external audit firm, as necessary.
Provide balance sheet and cash flow statements for the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
Improve and maintain accounting policies and procedures to enhance internal controls and GAAP compliance.
Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses as required.
Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly and annual financial statements.
Prepare monthly GAAP financial statements and private equity financial statement reconciliation.
Assist with internal monthly financial deliverables.
Supervise and provide guidance to corporate accounting staff.
Oversee general ledger functions and ensure accuracy of journal entries and account reconciliations.
Coordinate consolidations of all legal entities including foreign subsidiary and foreign sales branches.
Liaise with foreign accounting firms to facilitate monthly and annual closings, tax return preparation and ensure adequate funding for various foreign branches.
Prepare reconciliations/support for the annual financial statement audit and liaise with external audit firm, as necessary.
Provide balance sheet and cash flow statements for the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
Improve and maintain accounting policies and procedures to enhance internal controls and GAAP compliance.
Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses as required.