Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Controller

Welcome to a better way, an authentic way.  Welcome to Nature’s Way.

We believe that nature is the best way to holistic health, and it should be available to everyone.

When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone.

How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. 

Our customers trust: 

• Our products to be the gold standard
• Our words to be true
• Our claims to be honest,
• Our actions to have integrity.

And we’ve been leading the way since 1969.

Be a part of helping people live healthy lives as our new Assistant Controller.

SUMMARY
Responsible for leading the organization's general accounting and financial reporting functions, including financial statement preparation, account review, internal controls, audit support, and team leadership, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide leadership and oversight of the General Accounting team. Develop and train accounting staff regarding accounting, reporting, and internal control requirements.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for all entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external reporting requirements.
• Manage the intercompany accounting processes with affiliated companies.
• Responsible for complete review of balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Research, interpret, and implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting standards.
• Lead the audit process by delegating duties, reviewing, preparing documents and working with auditors.
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies and internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen financial processes and mitigate risk.
• Support and optimize the organization’s financial systems including SAP S/4HANA, consolidation tools, SAC, and related reporting applications. Assist with design changes, blueprinting, and testing within those systems.
• Support treasury activities, including cash forecasting, banking relationships, and compliance with financing agreements.
• Manage the accounting processes related to capital expenditure for the entire organization.
• Support the annual budget, forecast, and financial planning processes by providing accounting guidance, financial analysis, and reporting support.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives, including process documentation, standardization, and automation opportunities.
• Act as a delegate for the Controller as needed and provide leadership support across the accounting and finance organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises general accounting staff and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, coaching, and development of a high-performing team. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, mentoring, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and reviewing work; conducting performance evaluations; recognizing and rewarding performance; addressing employee concerns; resolving problems; and administering corrective action if necessary. Partners with team members and business stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and support organizational objectives.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 7 -10 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, general ledger, month-end close, audit management, and internal controls. CPA designation required. Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience required. Experience in manufacturing, financial consolidations, SAP S/4Hana systems strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
Certified Public Account (CPA) required

All benefits are effective on day 1 of employment.

Medical  Option to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high – deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account.

Dental  Delta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan.

Vision  Routine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage

Time Off All employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year.

401K Plan Company match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account. An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets.

You’ll also enjoy a variety of other benefits that support your long-term health and wellness:

• Company provided short-term & long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary critical illness & accident coverage
• New parent phase-in program & paternity leave
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Product discounts & a wellness program

Start Helping People live Healthy lives today!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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