Assistant Controller - Morristown, TN

Our client is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components and is publicly traded. They hold the top global position in their area of aerospace manufacturing and have a rich history of growth and evolution over the last 75 years. The company culture is fantastic, offering great exposure and growth opportunities. In 2022, Forbes named them one of the World's Best Employers, and they were ranked as a "Top Employer for Diversity".

Why work for our client?

• Publicly traded company in a growing trajectory.
• Named by Forbes as one of the worlds top employers
• Full insurance on day 1
• Generous 401k match
• Great company culture and team environment.
• Great training!

Job Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to support the Controller.This person will help review and oversee the accounting and reporting of plant metrics and other financial data, assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and company policies and procedures, and assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with regulatory and accounting guidelines under the supervision of the Plant Controller.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify key levers to drive business improvement and provide leadership to ensure the implementation of business improvement opportunities
• Determine, in conjunction with the lead team, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, inventory optimization, and profitability
• Assist in daily reporting management, monthly forecasting, and annual planning
• Analyze data for decision-making and tracking performance progress
• Coordinate the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews
• Manage journal entries, invoicing, and reconciliation of accounts for monthly close
• Help to ensure completion of the company's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls
• Comply with company and business unit financial reporting requirements
• DVP (Direct-Variable-Profit) Model development and maintenance
• Inventory control and reduction
• Outplant controller reduction initiatives
• With the controller, lead the coordination of physical count procedures
• Prepare for and assist with audits
• Some business travel may be required

Job Roles

• Enterprise minded--understands the needs of the business and how decisions affect P&L, balance sheet, and future capabilities, influences capex based on broad business case
• Responsive expertise--prepared with information to help guide decision-making both upon request and future planning based
• Compliance--organized and aware of legal and local ramifications to decisions and practices; proactively prepared for audits
• Data-oriented--anticipates and solves problems from a data-informed perspective; forecasts accurately and tracks closely; intervenes in ways that influence numbers
• Involved and curious--spends time on the shop floor to understand business in greater detail; seeks to make improvements and strengthen partnerships through relationship and comprehension; understands operational consequences of decisions
• Analysis--reviews decisions and data ex post facto to glean increased understanding; incorporates learning into future decision-making
• Accountability--compares business case to actual performance and collaborates with other leaders to ensure the success of investments
• Interpretation and translation--able to tell a story with the data; bring life to the numbers through observation and familiarity with the business
• Prioritization--understands market and organizational conditions and prioritizes efforts accordingly; manages the tension between revenue and costs, etc.
• Communication--proactively provides information about data, forecasting, and financials to enable the best possible decision-making for individual leaders and the organization; seeks information from others and disseminates accordingly as a conduit or hub
• Coach--formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Business or Technical field, preferred concentration in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years financial experience with manufacturing companies.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• An MBA is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Self-starter.
• Experience with querying databases.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience with cost accounting.
• Strong analytical abilities.