Assistant Controller at KARL STORZ Endoscopy America, Inc. in Charlton, MA
KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG based in Tuttlingen, Germany, is a family-owned, global company committed to benefiting humanity by advancing medical technology through innovation and education. For more than 75 years, KARL STORZ has been dedicated to earning its international reputation as a leader that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship, and clinical effectiveness. Company Overview KARL STORZ Endovision (KSE) develops, manufactures and services fiberoptic and digital video endoscopes. KSE services all flexible endoscopes distributed in North America, as well as, many globally distributed endoscopes. The facility also manufactures and services a variety of electromechanical devices -light sources, insufflators and other electronic accessories that provides high quality medical care. To become part of this dynamic team, we invite you to learn more about our opportunities. Role Overview The purpose of this position is responsible for managing the Accounting function of the company. It includes ensuring proper overall general ledger accounting in accordance to General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as responsibility for specific accounting areas, as determined by the Director of Finance. The Assistant Controller is the primary driver of the accurate and timely monthly reporting, G/L closing process, including timing, scheduling, reconciliations and coordination with others in the Finance or other departments in the Company. Further responsibilities include active participation in the planning and preparation for the annual budget process, annual financial and other audits, as well as other duties and projects, as required. This position is also responsible for maintaining the accuracy and timely distribution of various internally used reports for the Company's management and for the Parent Company in Germany. Key Responsibilities All employees are expected to be knowledgeable about and follow the Company's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policies, including policies on the rights of individuals with disabilities and harassment. Responsible for complete and accurate General Ledger accounting and month end close.This may include monthly journal entries, accruals, fixed asset accounting, and other account reconciliations, including A/R, A/P, Cash, and inventory. Prepare and distribute various financial and informational reports for internal and external use.These reports may include monthly Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements, Department Expenses, Product Line P&L's, warranty, inventory, and other reports as needed. Part of the ongoing responsibilities is to identify and implement improvements in the systems of internal controls across the organization as they pertain to accounting/finance and the safeguarding of assets. The incumbent will be responsible for wire transfers, inter-company reconciliation, assistance with annual budget, annual audits, and interfacing with other Finance people within the Karl Storz Group on tax and other accounting or finance related issues. The incumbent also supervises and manages the payroll and accounts payable departments. Responsible for efficient and effective year end audit. Identify improvement opportunities in internal controls. Aware of practices and processes utilizing current management tools. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting with CPA designation required. 5
years of accounting/ finance experience and specific to reporting, audit, pricing, costing, payroll and accounts payable and receivables, coupled with consistent growth in management/supervisory influence within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of GAAP required. Audit experience strongly preferred. Must have comprehensive experience with Reporting Tools such as Hyperion EssBase or Cognos, and PC software applications, in Excel, Access, and Word. Power user in Excel is required. Strong analytical skills required. Experience with computerized MRP system that interfaces with accounting software packages is required. Experience using SAP as it relates to FICO is critical.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
AccountingEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
years of accounting/ finance experience and specific to reporting, audit, pricing, costing, payroll and accounts payable and receivables, coupled with consistent growth in management/supervisory influence within a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of GAAP required. Audit experience strongly preferred. Must have comprehensive experience with Reporting Tools such as Hyperion EssBase or Cognos, and PC software applications, in Excel, Access, and Word. Power user in Excel is required. Strong analytical skills required. Experience with computerized MRP system that interfaces with accounting software packages is required. Experience using SAP as it relates to FICO is critical.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
AccountingEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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