Assistant Corporate Controller

Assistant Corporate Controller

Allient Inc., a large and publicly traded precision and specialty motion control components and systems manufacturer, is searching for an Assistant Corporate Controller to join our global headquarters in Amherst, New York! The Assistant Corporate Controller actively participates daily in aspects of accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting, and internal controls of a publicly traded, SEC registrant. This hands-on position reports to the Corporate Controller and will manage a staff of 1 to 3 financial professionals. This role includes ownership of the corporate ledger, including the monthly close process, in addition to coordinating with Business Unit Controllers and Leadership in the consolidation process.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees monthly close & preparation of financial statements for Corporate accounting ledger
• Reviews reconciliations and performs account analysis, coordinating with Department Leadership to ensure accuracy of results and completeness of accruals
• Reviews journal entries and other financial transactions
• Review/research the company's accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
• Analyzes financial results to identify unusual transactions, fluctuations, and trends
• Serves as a point person with internal and external auditors for matters including SOX compliance, quarterly reviews, and financial statement audit.
• Calculates quarterly debt covenant metrics and coordinates communication to internal and external parties
• Owns the technical accounting for leases under ASC 842, including required financial statement disclosures
• Prepares quarterly and annual valuation assessments, including triggering event assessments, long-lived assets impairment assessments, and goodwill impairment valuations
• Technical accounting research, analysis, and preparation of audit-ready technical accounting memorandums
• Analyze foreign currency risk and necessary foreign currency hedging strategies, with external experts
• Prepares existing and ad-hoc reports for management
• Maintains general ledger in ERP system (D365) and consolidation system (Hyperion)
• Provides coaching and development of accounting staff

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Accounting or related field, CPA required. Masters preferred
• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in accounting is required with public accounting experience desired
• Strong with GAAP, cost accounting, and ERP systems.
• Experience in domestic and international consolidations
• Must have ability to supervise an accounting staff

Physical Demands:

• The role is mostly office-based with limited exposure to the production floor
• Will be required to operate a computer and/or other office devices
• Occasionally will have to lift and/or transport items weighing between 10 and 30 pounds

Work Environment:

• Office environment with very limited exposure to the production floor
• Some travel may be required

Allient Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.