Job ID: 314527
Exempt
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is the leading manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic products in the United States. Our products range from utility vaults, reinforced concrete pipe, catch basins, drainage and septic tanks, to retaining walls, storm shelters, wall panels, concrete barriers, a variety of prestressed concrete products and more. With more than 80 locations nationwide and 3,000 plus employees, Oldcastle Infrastructure is committed to upholding core values of reliability, quality, and service in cutting edge ways.
Position Summary
The Assistant Controller will support the finance team and business leaders with an emphasis on cost accounting, pricing and financial analysis. The Assistant Controller will assist and manage the day to day accounting and finance functions of the area business.
Roles and Responsibilities
Support all aspects of accounting management (billing, reporting, compliance, FP&A, etc.).- Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices.
- Change management and process improvement experience
- Hold cross functional teams accountable for financial results
- Ability to use data and data analysis to proactively identify areas of improvement
- Prepare monthly financial statements ensuring all statements are appropriately analyzed and correctly stated.
- Review balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis to confirm proper reconciliation and supporting documentation.
- Review monthly financials with business unit managers addressing any issues.
- Perform month end closing activities – accruals, production entries, inventory adjustments, royalty payments, depletion entries, etc.
- Prepare annual budgets and financial reforecasts as required.
- Assist with monthly forecasting process.
- Prepare for and respond to internal and external audit requests.
- Oversee all aspects of compliance with SOX and internal controls.
- Ensure adequate controls are in place and maintained to safeguard financial assets. This includes all SOX controls and CRH policies and procedures.
- Coordinate semi-annual physical inventory reconciliation process.
- Complete monthly inventory reconciliations and review of ending inventory.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
- Addresses complaints and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Maintains professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information; restricts discussion/knowledge of activity to a “need to know” basis.
- Responsible for supporting and developing plant accounting staff
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance- Audit experience, preferably with experience in manufacturing and heavy construction
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience and training in general finance and accounting areas
- Proficient with Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Must have excellent communication skills including written and verbal
- Proven analytical skills
- Ability to demonstrate initiative
Preferred
MBA and CPA/CPA Candidate preferred- Management experience is preferred
- Merger/Acquisition experience preferred
- ERP (SAP or Oracle) implementation experience preferred
Work Requirements
Strict adherence to safety requirements and company procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook- Must be willing to spend time in the production environment and participate in annual physical inventory counts
- Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required (5-10%)
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends when required
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced, technical, cross-functional environment- Strong FP&A experience
- Detailed oriented with the ability to work autonomously
- Excellent visual design sense regarding clear and accurate presentation of data
- Ability to check own work to ensure accuracy
- Ability to deal effectively with questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed
- Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written). Must be comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels of the business
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High standard of ethics, integrity, and trust
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook
What CRH Americas Offers You
Highly competitive base pay- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH Americas
CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company, is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!
CRH Americas is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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