Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide appropriate supervision for the Accounting team ensuring accuracy and timeliness while ensuring GAAP-compliance.
2. Review the following information developed within the department and provide assistance as required.
3. Issuance of the invoices, MSO's, warranty papers, etc.
4. Bank Reconciliation and appropriate posting of cash receipts

• Payroll oversight, review & approval; including filing/payment of appropriate taxes/withholdings

1. Partner with corporate tax department for analysis, audits and other reporting requirement.
2. Income tax information for corporation
3. Fixed asset ledger and AFE’s

• Accounts Payable review, approval, & bank approval(s).

1. Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
2. Construct & Implement internal controls conducting regular audits to ensure adherence and effectiveness.
3. Oversee process improvement focusing on standardizing and streamlining processes while instituting SOPs.
4. Assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan.
5. Provide assistance to internal and external auditors when necessary.
6. Reconcile the office payroll.
7. Provide direction and guidance to finance staff for professional and career development.
8. Coordinate control and documentation of international credit instruments (L/C's, drafts, wire transfers, etc.) as well as back-up for international bid and performance bond preparation.
9. Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• 5+ years accounting experience with a minimum of 1-2 years in supervisory capacity
• Operational knowledge of GAAP & SOX requirements
• Excellent communication skills driving results while fostering team cohesion

Preferred Requirements:

Licensure: CPA

Soft Skills: Critical thinker, innovative, inspirational, self-starter, team player, change agent

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - this is a full-time position on-site. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications - must pass a background check and drug screen.  

Other Duties - note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO/AAP Statement:

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit:  

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. All other applications must be submitted online.