Assistant Controller

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

The Assistant Controller directs activities of product costing, product manufacturing analysis, inventory valuation and capital expenditure requests. Performs various monthly closing activities, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, internal financial reporting, and financial analysis.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

Develop, review and provide product costing information to management; estimates of new or proposed product/service costs; develop and maintain standard costs of all inventory types. Provide management reports comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of goods/services. (40%)

Maintain and improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation. Ensure validity and accuracy of systems through analysis. Coordination with internal and external audit for SOX compliance. (35%)

Perform month end close activities including but not limited to: journal voucher preparation, accruals and amortizations, account reconciliation, earnings analysis, financial reporting.(15%)

Develop/document policies and procedures. Represent Finance on teams designed to improve operations and reduce costs.(10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 9 years minimum Accounting Experience
• 4 years minimum Cost Accounting Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively present information and professional opinions in verbal or written format in a clear, concise, organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Ability to work in a Microsoft software environment, experience in advanced Microsoft Excel, SAP experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to identify the information needed to solve a problem effectively, and the ability to streamline and automate complex processes.
• Knowledge of internal/external reporting issues and strong understanding of GAAP.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

Travel

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 5% of the time.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is located in Columbus, OH.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$84,400 - $135,000 / year

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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