Assistant Controller

Direct Hire Junior Controller in Paris, TX

Management and Planning

· Develop, implement and maintain automation and process enhancements for operational systems and procedures.

· Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets.

· Ensure that the company complies with all local legal and regulatory requirements for financial and tax reporting, as well as with guidelines set by the parent company.

· Prepare and analyze financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

· Collaborate with senior management to provide strategic financial planning and analysis.

· Manage the annual budgeting process, including variance analysis and forecasting.

· Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and address any audit findings.

· Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and provide insights to support decision-making.

· Assist in developing financial forecasts and strategies as well as the development of financial and non-financial performance measures.

· Ensure that recordkeeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.

· Assist with the hiring, training, and mentoring of new staff as the Company grows.

· Utilize Microsoft Excel (V Look Ups and Pivot Tables) for financial analysis modeling and KPI monitoring.

· Collaborate with the Canadian Controller to ensure proper consolidation of global results.

· Cross-train with Canadian Controller to act as each other’s deputy during times of absence.

· Search and apply for any local Grants that could aid with expansion efforts.

Transactional and Reporting

· Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions, an updated chart of accounts, and an orderly accounting filing system.

· Process bi-weekly payroll in a timely manner, and in compliance with local legislative requirements.

· Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner, and that all reasonable discounts are taken, where cash flow permits.

· Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly and that a direct follow-up is performed on slow paying customers.

· Prepare and analyze financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

· Prepare bank reconciliations monthly.

· Perform month end activities, such as determining depreciation, tax provision, accruals, prepaid, and foreign exchange.

· Issue timely and complete internal financial statements and related reports to comply with the parent company’s reporting requirements.

· Analyze variances from budget and report any significant issues to management.

· Lead the inventory count and contribute to process and internal control enhancements, where practical.

· Provide pertinent information to external auditors for the annual audit.

· Monitor and manage cash flow and working capital to optimize financial resources.

Qualifications

· CPA designation preferred

· 5+ years of accounting and financial management experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

· Previous experience in a holding company or multi-subsidiary environment in advantageous.

· Detail oriented with expert organizational skills.

· Skilled communicator (verbal and written) with proven ability to build effective collaborative relationships to advance organizational skills.

· Knowledge of local taxation laws and GAAP.

· Able to travel across North America occasionally.

CPA Certified Preferred

Experience with revenue recognition 

Experience with cross country taxes would be a big plus

Tax Abatements

Working with Grants

Internal & External auditing required

Education

University or College degree in a related field preferred.