Assistant Controller

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all financial reporting, accounting close activities, tax filings, reconciliations, and audit support. This role also supports critical financial operations, including accounts payable approvals, budget development, and variance analysis. The Assistant Controller plays a key role in enhancing financial accuracy, improving processes, and providing actionable insights that support executive decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee timely and accurate posting of journal entries and completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure all account reconciliations are completed with accuracy and in accordance with deadlines.
• Maintain compliance with corporate reporting requirements, including KPIs, IFRS 16 lease schedules, capital expenditure data, P&L, balance sheet, and budget reporting.
• Accurately account for monthly capital expenditures and manage entries into the BNA fixed asset system.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of all applicable business tax returns and compliance documentation.
• Provide required documentation and support to internal and external auditors.
• Assist with reviewing and approving accounts payable transactions and payroll processes.
• Assist with budgeting process, budget to actual tracking, and other financial analysis.
• Perform variance analysis and deliver financial insights to aid leadership in strategic planning and operational decisions.
• Crosstrain in areas such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, and sales tax compliance, support process improvements in these functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance, MBA preferred
• 5+ years related experience in Accounting Management
• Possess a high degree of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality
• Strong business acumen demonstrating sound judgement and good reasoning abilities
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as graphs, statistics, percentages, and ratios
• Ability to interpret contracts and other legal documents
• Ability to communicate effectively with both verbal and written communications at all levels within an organization including preparation of presentations for leaders
• Believes in and adheres to the concept of continuous improvement
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Travel less than 25%

The Würth Difference:

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Würth:

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws. #LI-SJ1