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Peak6 Investments LLC

Assistant Controller

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$146K - $182K/yr

ABOUT THIS ROLE As the Assistant Controller at PEAK6, you'll be integral to managing and maintaining the general ledger for the consolidated entity of PEAK6 and its subsidiary businesses as well as ...

Outform Inc

Global Assistant Controller

Chicago, IL · On-site

JOB SUMMARY The Global Assistant Controller is responsible for leading the Company's domestic accounting operations while supporting the global accounting function through ownership of the ...

Robert Half

Assistant Controller

Chicago, IL · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal ...

Kuvare

Assistant Controller, KUS

Rosemont, IL · On-site

... Controller, the Assistant Controller is critical to the accounting, reporting and analysis functions as it relates to Kuvare's Holding Company system, Kuvare Corporate Management HQ and Kuvare ...

Big Construction LLC

Assistant Controller

Chicago, IL · On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

The Opportunity Ahead BIG Construction is looking for an Assistant Controller to play a critical role in strengthening and scaling our accounting function as we continue to grow. This is a hands-on ...

Crypto.com

Assistant Financial Controller

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$100K - $145K/yr

Support the Financial Controller in managing internal and external audit engagements -- preparing ... These tools assist our recruitment team in their evaluation of your application by providing ...

Crypto.com

Assistant Financial Controller

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$100K - $145K/yr

Support the Financial Controller in managing internal and external audit engagements - preparing ... These tools assist our recruitment team in their evaluation of your application by providing ...

Crypto.com

Assistant Financial Controller

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

Support the Financial Controller in managing internal and external audit engagements - preparing ... These tools assist our recruitment team in their evaluation of your application by providing ...

CFS

Controller

Northbrook, IL

Controller Our client is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee the accounting and financial ... Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards Budgeting & Analysis * Assist with ...

CFS

Controller

Oak Brook, IL · Hybrid

Controller Location: Oak Brook, IL (Hybrid) Compensation: $115,000-$130,000 + Bonus Why This Role ... Oversee inventory reporting and related financial controls * Assist with month-end close activities ...

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Assistant Unit Controller

Curtiss-Wright

Arlington Heights, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Curtiss-Wright rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

99th of 490 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Assistant Unit Controller
Curtiss-Wright's Industrial Division is looking for an Assistant Unit Controller to join their team! The Assistant Controller is a strategic business partner to the Business Unit Controller and cross functional leadership team. Your primary focus will be to assist in planning, coordinating, and administering the Accounting and FP&A activities, including recording information, reporting financial results and ensuring strong internal controls. The Assistant Controller analyzes all aspects of financial operations including manufacturing and cost performance, cash flow, deviations in operating results from prior year and plan, and helps formulate insightful financial analysis. You will partner with key business partners to drive the financial planning process and "get underneath" the numbers to identify trends and drivers. The Assistant Controller is also a key partner with the Business Unit Controller in maintaining the company's financial, management and compliance reporting functions.
Location: Arlington Heights, IL or Portland, OR (Hybrid)
Salary Range: $ 108,900 - 134,050 per year plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Illinois. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge:
  • Primary responsibility is to ensure accuracy and timely reporting of actual results as well financial planning and analysis activities in support of global financial processes.
  • Owns periodic management reporting and analysis package and drives the standardization of reporting metrics across the organization. Includes monthly reporting into corporate and adhering to defined close schedule.
  • Leads the close process and the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to guide the financial management of the business unit.
  • Drive balance sheet and P&L forecasting and assist BU Controller with implementing the forecast across the business including willingness and ability to take a stand to ensure the integrity of the forecast.
  • Manage audits of business units' financials, as well as internal and external audit requirements and US Sarbanes Oxley-404 (SOX) testing and compliance. Owns quarterly review of all SOX controls.
  • Ensures overall compliance with GAAP and other regulatory or governmental requirements as well as Corporate policies and procedures.
  • Analyzes ledger and module transactions. Handles routine and special projects.
  • Manage elements of Order to Cash, Procure to Pay and Make to Order transactional flow and activity.
  • Reviews proposals for economic justification.
  • Active participation in strategic planning process, support shared services groups, and assist with payroll processing.
  • Possesses a strong desire to drive process creation, effective change management and organizational adoption of technology solutions.
  • Be able to digest and synthesize various data sources in the pursuit of fact-based and data-driven solutions. Provide suggestions on decisive action to resolve problems or pursue opportunities.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage staff and develop talent.

Check out the requirements below; if the bullets match your skillsets, we'd love to hear from you:
Your Expertise:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Lead accounting/finance role within the manufacturing industry preferred.
  • University graduation or professional certification (CPA preferred).
  • Inter-company trading experience is highly desired.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct complex and comprehensive financial analysis, assessment and evaluation of financial reporting activities.

Who We Are
Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the legacy brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.
Arens Controls products comprise state-of-the-art drivetrain components, such as 'by-wire' and mechanical transmission shifters, as well as electronic control systems for the Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV) market.
The products are the legacy of the Arens Controls company founded in 1939 and acquired by Curtiss-Wright in 2013.
Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-industrialgroup.com/About/Arens-Controls
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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation. In Industrial Automation, our Exlar® actuators are globally recognized as a leading brand offering high power density, precision and reliability for machine/process applications in automotive, food & beverage, oil & gas, robotics, entertainment and many other industries.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Davidson, NC, US

Year founded

1929

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