Assistant Controller
- Full-Time
- Nashville, TN
- CPI Card Group
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Overview: Reporting to the Nashville and BU Personalization Controller, the Assistant Controller will lead the accounting functions for the Nashville manufacturing facility. These functions include the following (i) lead the preparation of the monthly financial statements in accordance with US GAAP (ii) research, document, and maintain ongoing compliance with certain technical accounting areas, and (iii) promote a strong culture of rigorous financial and accounting controls, with a focus on leadership and value creation.
This individual will also provide overall accounting and analytical support for the Controller and Plant’s senior business leadership, including business case preparation and providing business decision support, establishing and maintaining accounting principles, policies, and procedures through coordination with other members of the operation’s management team. Responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC rules and regulations through effective collaboration with all departments in Nashville.
In addition, the Assistant Controller will participate in the preparation and evaluation of budgets, forecasts, weekly revenue and profit estimates and other financial operating reports for the operation. This role will also be instrumental in identifying ways to increase efficiencies and expense savings using analytics, monitoring key performance indicators, cost accounting or other methods. Leads and directs the work of others and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the operation’s accounting department. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Responsibilities: 1. Serves as a key business partner to the Controller and leadership team in the plant providing timely and accurate accounting support.
2. Ensures that all key accounting processes are documented, and that all significant financial statement risks are identified and key controls are established and effective to ensure key risks are prevented and/or detected in a timely manner. This includes ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley, and GAAP.
3. Oversee timely execution of all accounting processes, including billing, expenditure, and monthly/quarterly/annual closing processes including timely balance sheet account reconciliation.
4. Oversight to insure proper recording of the Plant’s biweekly payroll.
5. Works closely with all departments to pro-actively structure transactions to ensure compliance with all accounting policies and procedures.
7. Identify ways to do things better, faster and more efficiently. Initiate, lead and deliver change.
8. Displays strong accounting and business acumen and ability to support business growth and operational efficiency.
9. Actively manage, motivate and develop accounting team members.
10. Create annual personal development plan focused on eventual Controllership responsibilities.Qualifications: Requirements
1. A broad knowledge of accounting concepts, techniques, and principles; must possess a strong knowledge of GAAP. Strong knowledge of internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley.
2. Strong history in identifying and delivering process improvements that either enhance the control environment and/or drive efficiencies for the business.
3. Ability to prioritize independently and work well under pressure and shifting deadlines.
4. A strong history of execution and delivery of successful results.
5. Skilled in analyzing and interpreting financial data.
6. Strong communicator with ability to succinctly articulate business and accounting issues to financial and non-financial audiences alike at all levels within an organization.
7. Strong leadership and team building skills; ability to hire, supervise, mentor and train employees.
8. Strong working knowledge of accounting systems, and computer software-Microsoft Word and Excel.
9. Effectively gives and receives feedback.
10. Individual who is self-motivated, self-directed with the ability to drive value independently
Candidate must reside in the Middle TN area.
Experience and Training Requirement
CPI Card Group® is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization and fulfillment, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance. CPI has more than 20 years of experience in the payments market and is a trusted partner to financial institutions and payments services providers. Serving customers from locations throughout the United States, CPI has a large network of high security facilities, each of which is certified by one or more of the payment brands: Visa, Mastercard®, American Express and Discover®. Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com.
The health and safety of our employees continues to be a top priority at CPI Card Group as we face the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Across our production and fulfillment facilities we have implemented procedures such as enhanced cleaning, daily temperature checks, social distancing measures, and required face masks for all individuals onsite in our facilities. We also continue to monitor federal, state and local health and safety guidelines and requirements to adjust our procedures as necessary. These are just a few examples of our commitment to the safety and health of our workplaces.
Benefits
Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture.
Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401K with a competitive company match percentage.
CPI is an EEO Employer. A complete background including drug screen is contingent upon hire
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This individual will also provide overall accounting and analytical support for the Controller and Plant’s senior business leadership, including business case preparation and providing business decision support, establishing and maintaining accounting principles, policies, and procedures through coordination with other members of the operation’s management team. Responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC rules and regulations through effective collaboration with all departments in Nashville.
In addition, the Assistant Controller will participate in the preparation and evaluation of budgets, forecasts, weekly revenue and profit estimates and other financial operating reports for the operation. This role will also be instrumental in identifying ways to increase efficiencies and expense savings using analytics, monitoring key performance indicators, cost accounting or other methods. Leads and directs the work of others and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the operation’s accounting department. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Responsibilities: 1. Serves as a key business partner to the Controller and leadership team in the plant providing timely and accurate accounting support.
2. Ensures that all key accounting processes are documented, and that all significant financial statement risks are identified and key controls are established and effective to ensure key risks are prevented and/or detected in a timely manner. This includes ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley, and GAAP.
3. Oversee timely execution of all accounting processes, including billing, expenditure, and monthly/quarterly/annual closing processes including timely balance sheet account reconciliation.
4. Oversight to insure proper recording of the Plant’s biweekly payroll.
5. Works closely with all departments to pro-actively structure transactions to ensure compliance with all accounting policies and procedures.
7. Identify ways to do things better, faster and more efficiently. Initiate, lead and deliver change.
8. Displays strong accounting and business acumen and ability to support business growth and operational efficiency.
9. Actively manage, motivate and develop accounting team members.
10. Create annual personal development plan focused on eventual Controllership responsibilities.Qualifications: Requirements
1. A broad knowledge of accounting concepts, techniques, and principles; must possess a strong knowledge of GAAP. Strong knowledge of internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley.
2. Strong history in identifying and delivering process improvements that either enhance the control environment and/or drive efficiencies for the business.
3. Ability to prioritize independently and work well under pressure and shifting deadlines.
4. A strong history of execution and delivery of successful results.
5. Skilled in analyzing and interpreting financial data.
6. Strong communicator with ability to succinctly articulate business and accounting issues to financial and non-financial audiences alike at all levels within an organization.
7. Strong leadership and team building skills; ability to hire, supervise, mentor and train employees.
8. Strong working knowledge of accounting systems, and computer software-Microsoft Word and Excel.
9. Effectively gives and receives feedback.
10. Individual who is self-motivated, self-directed with the ability to drive value independently
Candidate must reside in the Middle TN area.
Experience and Training Requirement
- 10+ years or more of accounting experience, F P & A experience is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
- MBA or Masters of Accounting is a plus.
- CPA or CPA Candidacy required.
- Public accounting experience preferred.
CPI Card Group® is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization and fulfillment, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance. CPI has more than 20 years of experience in the payments market and is a trusted partner to financial institutions and payments services providers. Serving customers from locations throughout the United States, CPI has a large network of high security facilities, each of which is certified by one or more of the payment brands: Visa, Mastercard®, American Express and Discover®. Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com.
The health and safety of our employees continues to be a top priority at CPI Card Group as we face the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Across our production and fulfillment facilities we have implemented procedures such as enhanced cleaning, daily temperature checks, social distancing measures, and required face masks for all individuals onsite in our facilities. We also continue to monitor federal, state and local health and safety guidelines and requirements to adjust our procedures as necessary. These are just a few examples of our commitment to the safety and health of our workplaces.
Benefits
Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture.
Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401K with a competitive company match percentage.
CPI is an EEO Employer. A complete background including drug screen is contingent upon hire