Assistant Controller

Description

The Assistant Controller is a hands-on general accounting leader responsible for accurate, timely accounting and strong controls across Ruprecht and KPC. The role owns month-end close execution, financial reporting, transactional accounting oversight, treasury coordination and continuous process improvement. Strong debits-and-credits knowledge and a systems/process foundation are essential.

Month-End Close, Controls and Reporting

• Own execution of the monthly close, including journal entries, accruals, general ledger integrity and timely financial reporting.

• Review all balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies and strengthen internal controls.

• Oversee multi-entity consolidations and reporting, including the flow of financial information from SYSPRO to Oracle FCCS.

• Ensure accounting and reporting comply with US GAAP.

Transactional Accounting and Shared Services

• Oversee accounts receivable: invoicing, collections and deduction resolution.

• Oversee accounts payable: invoice matching, disbursements and issue resolution for manufacturing and expense items.

• Oversee travel and expense accounting; improve shared-services workflows, reporting and dashboards.

Treasury, External Partners and Compliance

• Manage daily banking positions and cash inflows/outflows; maintain a rolling 13-week cash forecast.

• Coordinate treasury reporting, banking requirements, insurance and related administration.

• Serve as primary accounting contact for external audit, regulatory reporting and external tax advisors, including sales and use tax support.

Leadership and Business Partnership

• Lead and develop the accounting team; drive accountability for accuracy, timeliness and controls.

• Partner with G&A leaders, identify broken processes and implement sustainable improvements across Ruprecht and KPC.

Requirements

Preferred   Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or advanced degree preferred.

• Significant hands-on general ledger accounting, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and   US GAAP experience.

• Experience with multi-entity consolidations, AR/AP oversight, treasury, external audits and accounting controls.

• Strong ERP and reporting systems skills; SYSPRO and Oracle FCCS experience preferred.

• Experience supervising and developing accounting staff; manufacturing environment experience helpful.

Key   Competencies

• Deep debits-and-credits and accounting-process expertise; attention to detail and sound judgment.

• Ownership, follow-through, analytical problem-solving and timely execution.

• Systems orientation, continuous improvement, clear communication and effective business partnership.

Work   Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment   alternates between a cold production setting with concrete floors and an   office. This position requires the team member to:

• Sit for an extended period   of time at a computer.
• Stand and walk through the   production floor and endure cold temperatures (38 degrees)
• Must occasionally lift/move   up to 40 lbs.

Food   Safety

Kilcoy has adopted the SQF   System for food safety management and is under continuous USDA meat &   poultry jurisdiction. All Kilcoy team members are responsible for food safety   and quality requirements. Team members will be regularly informed, trained,   and held accountable for managing food safety and regulatory expectations   within their work areas. Team members should notify their department   management about any food safety issues or concerns to be adequately   addressed.

To perform this job   successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty   satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified   individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.