Assistant Controller

Are you interested in growing your Accounting/Finance Career? Duke Manufacturing is hiring for an Assistant Controller to join our Finance team!

Duke is a modern food service equipment manufacturer, family owned and operated for over 90 years with more than 700 employees worldwide.

Our purpose is to Nourish Our World through integrated solutions that connect people, equipment, and technology to improve throughput, efficiency and quality.

Job Summary:

Assist the Corporate Controller in directing Duke's accounting functions including costs, payables, and financial reporting and compliance. Assist and support in the development and implementation of enhanced financial controls to safeguard company assets. Identify improvement opportunities and lead process improvement initiatives to ensure accuracy and integrity of company financial data.

Essential Functions:

1. Assist and support Corporate Controller to develop and implement strong financial controls:
2. Work with the Accounting Team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting:
3. Support tax compliance activities:
4. Inspire and support a strong culture of continuous improvement:
5. Support annual independent audit review, including preparation of PBC schedules, subsequent event testing, interim audit review matters, and responding to auditor inquiries.
6. Account for and prepare reporting for Duke's fixed assets, including managing and streamlining the capital appropriations process.
7. Partner with Human Resources to manage the company travel program and expense reporting process, ensure effective utilization and integration of Concur, and periodically review and refresh the travel policy.
8. Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports on an as needed basis.

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Job Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
2. CPA or CMA Certification and/or MBA is a plus.
3. 7+ years of hands-on accounting experience.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of general accounting and cost accounting.
5. Understands and can navigate the ERP to problem solve and perform complex financial analysis.
6. Demonstrated ability to administer company-wide policies and implement effective controls
7. Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and prioritize activities and develop realistic action plans.
8. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering enthusiasm, teamwork, and engagement.
9. Demonstrated ability and propensity to apply Lean and Continuous Improvement principles to accounting and administrative processes.
10. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
11. Experience with International and multi-currency financial reporting is a plus.

Duke is an equal opportunity employer.

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