Assistant Controller

Job Description

Solidigm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced assistant controller to join our team. An assistant controller oversees period end journal entries, general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payable and accruals, account reconciliations, internal management reports, intercompany accounting. An Assistant Controller will also design operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency, ensure integration of data produced into systems and support objectives of financial analysts, ensures the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data, leads audits, quarterly reviews and special projects. The candidate will independently and proactively analyze financial information and develop solutions to moderate-complex problems. support the business by closing the books, analyzing variances and trends, that are consistent with the business objectives of the organization; ensure with IFRS and US GAAP corporate policies and the integrity of external and internal reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and own the entire month, quarter and year-end closing process
• Provide guidance on proper application of accounting policies and financial reporting requirements to ensure the legal entities complete accurate and timely financial statements which meet the corporate reporting requirements and comply with statutory accounting principles.
• Manage the preparation of financials, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial audits by analyzing financial data; comparing data to third-party information, budgets, or actual results; researching balance sheet account variances; managing and preparing financial information for audits; and participating in meetings with other functional groups and external auditors
• Design and implement business processes to ensure efficiency and compliance; working with finance and accounting departments when reviewing new accounting programs; and assisting in resolution of accounting problems arising between internal department
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and practices worldwide
• Review and approve various journal entries and relating reconciliations
• Review of monthly financial statements and perform variance analysis and investigate differences
• Communicate accounting results by explaining variances and anomalies in account balances, determining accounting influence on future proposals, and discussing the effects with management team
• Manage the account reconciliation process by providing training and guidance to team members; reviewing account reconciliations to ensure accuracy, resolving issues or questions about unusual account balances; driving process improvements.
• Manage the preparation of audit schedules
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans
• Assist and provide support for external reporting
• Drive automation of manual processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of existing processes
• Engage with auditors as needed and address any audit -related queries promptly and accurately.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA     
• 8-10 years of experience in Finance and Accounting
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in using SAP S/4HANA and tools like Blackline, etc. will be a plus
• Experience with international subsidiaries and foreign currency transactions
• Strong at execution, follow-up and attention to detail
• Has the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Strong MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to keep deadlines at a fast pace without losing accuracy
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements a plus