Avail Infrastructure Solutions
Assistant Controller
Avail WSI - Suwanee, GA - Full Time
ABOUT US
Located across the globe and with more than 45 years of experience, WSI is the industry leader in automated repairs for pressure equipment. WSI’s industry experience, global presence, and best-in-class execution is the key to delivering improved plant reliability safely and effectively.
WSI is an Avail Infrastructure Company with the mission to advance innovation for global infrastructure through specialized industrial technologies. At Avail Infrastructure Solutions, our people empower and define who we are. Our shared values are the foundation for building strong, trusting relationships with our employees, stakeholders, and customers. We're small enough for your ideas to make an immediate impact and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.
JOB SUMMARY
Based in Suwanee, Georgia, this position reports to the Global Director of Finance. In this role, you will be responsible for managing end to end accounting processes - covering Accounts Receivable, Capex, percentage of completion and job costing, and other accounting functions completed for WSI North America. Expected to develop and manage a team of 4 associates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Located across the globe and with more than 45 years of experience, WSI is the industry leader in automated repairs for pressure equipment. WSI’s industry experience, global presence, and best-in-class execution is the key to delivering improved plant reliability safely and effectively.
WSI is an Avail Infrastructure Company with the mission to advance innovation for global infrastructure through specialized industrial technologies. At Avail Infrastructure Solutions, our people empower and define who we are. Our shared values are the foundation for building strong, trusting relationships with our employees, stakeholders, and customers. We're small enough for your ideas to make an immediate impact and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.
JOB SUMMARY
Based in Suwanee, Georgia, this position reports to the Global Director of Finance. In this role, you will be responsible for managing end to end accounting processes - covering Accounts Receivable, Capex, percentage of completion and job costing, and other accounting functions completed for WSI North America. Expected to develop and manage a team of 4 associates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages Accounting team, Capex, cash reconciliation, and other accounting processes while continuously improving our processes, and refining our internal controls for these areas.
- Own month-end closing of general ledger and sub-modules including preparing, posting, and reviewing of journal entries; prepare and/or review account reconciliations, reports, and schedules, and/or bank reconciliations according to US GAAP.
- Manage percentage of completion and project-based job costing
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information and details to support expenses, tax liability, and/or other financial activities.
- Own account reconciliations and monthly balance sheet accounts including assets and liabilities, account roll forwards, and other reports required for corporate accounting.
- Ensure adequacy of Company's internal controls, and compliance with Company plans, policies, and procedures
- Implement month-end closing improvements to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures and to ensure the most effective and efficient operations.
- Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
- Coordinates responses to internal and external audits
- Develop and implement process improvements
- Drive continuous improvement in the accounting organizations by assessing, mentoring and developing accounting team
- Other ad hoc projects as needed
- Manages professional employees and/or supervisors.
- Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers.
- Has wide latitude for decision making
- Takes new initiatives aimed at improving team performance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, or related field with exposure to end-to-end accounting environment
- Previous experience in a supervisory role required and a manufacturing background a plus
- Exposure to international intercompany transactions a plus
- Exposure to Canadian Taxes such as GST, PST, etc. a plus
- Oracle experience a plus
- Percentage of Completion and Project-based job costing experience a plus
- Critical thinker
- Strong communication skills
- Self-starter and team player
