Assistant Controller, Building Automation

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

Driving Infinite Possibilities Within A Diversified, Global OrganizationAs the Assistant Controller, Building Automation (BA), you will play a crucial role in the Corporate Controller's organization by supporting the controllership function for the Building Automation (BA) Strategic Business Group (SBG). You will be responsible for applying corporate accounting policies and implementing accounting procedures that comply with these policies. You will serve as point of contact for technical accounting issues, including business combinations and divestiture accounting, foreign currency matters, long-term project accounting, revenue recognition, restructuring and repositioning, asset impairment, and other areas. You will also act as the BA Country Finance Leader for the US and Canada general ledgers and ensure that the entities operate under the highest compliance standards. You will report directly to our Controller, Building Automation and will work out of the Atlanta, GA location on a hybrid work schedule. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES-- Provide technical accounting and policy expertise to ensure accurate and timely reporting compliant with US GAAP accounting and reporting requirements and regulations Oversee finance and business policy governance, including remediation of noted observations Manage the monthly and quarterly close processes for all BA business entities with oversight of effective controls, processing, and reporting Partner closely with commercial finance and business teams in the business units to establish sound business models and proper revenue recognition processes Support mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, purchase accounting, and integration planning Collaborate with tax and treasury on key priorities Drive performance improvements over multiple finance functions Manage and develop a team of professionals Support system conversions and other transformation or special projects as needed YOU MUST HAVE 10+ years of controllership/audit experience with demonstrated exceptional performance in key financial positions 5+ years of experience at a public accounting firm and/or large US-based multinational corporates Demonstrated leadership experience with well-developed skills in leading and motivating staff Deep technical accounting knowledge and expertise with US GAAP Exceptional integrity, objectivity, and proven capacity for rendering business decisions -- WE VALUE -- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders Strong organizational skills with a continuous learning mindset Significant operational business experience Strong work experience in internal controls and SOX compliance Demonstrated ability to deliver on complex situations Additional Information

Keywords: Disability Solutions, Atlanta , Assistant Controller, Building Automation, Accounting, Auditing , Atlanta, Georgia