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Wilbert Funeral Service

Assistant Corporate Controller

Wilbert Funeral Service, Kansas City

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The Wilbert Group, which is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company and is a $300 million company with four industry-leading brands, 1,000 employee partners, 100 licensee partners, and 300+ points of distribution. The Wilbert Group is a precast concrete and service provider that serves funeral services, building trades, and agricultural markets. The Wilbert Group offers a range of manufactured concrete products, including burial vaults, monuments, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters, and agricultural precast products. The company operates manufacturing plants, warehouses, monument production facilities, a casket manufacturing plant, and crematories. The monument division produces granite memorials and markers, custom granite signage, and engraved brick pavers, and engages in wholesale monument sales.

Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence

Overview:

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Corporate Controller will play a critical role in managing the month-end close process, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining robust internal controls. A strong background in inventory costing is essential, as the Assistant Corporate Controller will play a key role in optimizing and improving our inventory accounting processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial stability and operational efficiency of Wilberts finance organization.

General Ledger Accounting:

  • Lead and advise the accounting department on accounting principles including understanding of debits and credits, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement review.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner.
  • Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.

Month-End Close Procedures:

  • Lead and manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
  • Coordinate with various departments to gather necessary information for closing procedures.
  • Analyze financial results as part of month-end close procedures to timely identify any errors that would cause material misstatements to the financials.
  • Assist in the preparation and review of financial reporting deliverables for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Support management and finance department in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.

Technical Accounting:

  • Provide guidance on complex accounting issues and transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with technical accounting standards and prepare related documentation.
  • Research and implement new accounting standards and regulations.

Internal Controls & Compliance Management:

  • Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
  • Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  • Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
  • Manage and coordinate the timing and execution of all internal and external audits in accordance with company policy.

Inventory Costing & Management:

  • Develop and maintain accurate inventory costing methods and procedures inclusive of standard cost management and execution of annual inventory revaluation.
  • Partner with the operations team on inventory management topics including execution annual inventory counts and continuous maintenance of bill of materials and inventory stock codes.
  • Analyze and reconcile inventory subledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Monitor and report on inventory costing and manufacturing variances, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting.

Process Improvement & Team Collaboration:

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in month-end close process, inventory costing and financial reporting.
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional projects to enhance overall financial operations.
  • Work closely with other finance team members to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Provide guidance and support to the accounting team as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in accounting
  • Licensed CPA
  • Minimum of six years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or internal audit with a minimum of three years of experience managing a team of accounting professionals
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and inventory accounting principles
  • Experience maintaining internal controls in a SOX compliant organization
  • Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes
  • Experience with inventory costing in a manufacturing environment
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment meeting monthly close and reporting deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, management, communication, and leadership skills
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Minimum three years of experience working with an ERP system
  • Ability to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in accounting, business, or a related field
  • Experience working in a company with multiple locations across the US
  • Public accounting experience
  • Experience with Syspro and/or Epicor ERP systems
  • Proficiency in Power BI or similar business intelligence tools
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Accounting/Auditing
  • Industries
    Wholesale

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