Challenge Manufacturing
Overview
Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered! What We Want
The Assistant Controller position is responsible for assisting the Corporate Controller in leading the accounting, operations and treasury management of the Company, to include the production of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, maintenance of an adequate system of financial records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate corporate risk, as well as improve the Company’s financial communications. What You'll Do
Supporting the month end process including journal entry preparation and review, along with general ledger and financial statement review Responsible for Tooling accounting projects and related revenue recognition Responsible for trade revenue pricing reconciliations to general ledger Perform lease analysis and maintain FinQuery software for lease tracking Maintain Sage Fixed Asset Software and perform capital expenditure analysis as needed Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial covenant reporting Assist with preparation of comprehensive internal reporting package to evaluate key performance metrics across the Company Assist in the review, preparation, and monitoring of the annual corporate budgets Assist with preparation of management and board reports Actively engage in recurring projects, including annual insurance audits and bank audits Coordinate with outside auditors and tax consultants for annual financial statement audit and corporate tax return filings Coordination of personal property tax filings across multiple Challenge locations and states Continuous improvement projects of enhancing corporate controls and monitoring processes Perform and evaluate various cost benefit analysis Other Duties as assigned What You Need To Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance Minimum 5 years of accounting experience Public and private accounting experience with CPA license is a plus State, Local, and Federal tax experience preferred Automotive experience is a plus Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting Ability to review work of other team members for accuracy and provide constructive feedback Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of both internal and external customers. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively with high standards for self-performance Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity. Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills Detail-oriented with strong analytic skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel What We Offer
We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off. Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role. Senioriry level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered! What We Want
The Assistant Controller position is responsible for assisting the Corporate Controller in leading the accounting, operations and treasury management of the Company, to include the production of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, maintenance of an adequate system of financial records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate corporate risk, as well as improve the Company’s financial communications. What You'll Do
Supporting the month end process including journal entry preparation and review, along with general ledger and financial statement review Responsible for Tooling accounting projects and related revenue recognition Responsible for trade revenue pricing reconciliations to general ledger Perform lease analysis and maintain FinQuery software for lease tracking Maintain Sage Fixed Asset Software and perform capital expenditure analysis as needed Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial covenant reporting Assist with preparation of comprehensive internal reporting package to evaluate key performance metrics across the Company Assist in the review, preparation, and monitoring of the annual corporate budgets Assist with preparation of management and board reports Actively engage in recurring projects, including annual insurance audits and bank audits Coordinate with outside auditors and tax consultants for annual financial statement audit and corporate tax return filings Coordination of personal property tax filings across multiple Challenge locations and states Continuous improvement projects of enhancing corporate controls and monitoring processes Perform and evaluate various cost benefit analysis Other Duties as assigned What You Need To Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance Minimum 5 years of accounting experience Public and private accounting experience with CPA license is a plus State, Local, and Federal tax experience preferred Automotive experience is a plus Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting Ability to review work of other team members for accuracy and provide constructive feedback Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of both internal and external customers. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively with high standards for self-performance Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity. Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills Detail-oriented with strong analytic skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel What We Offer
We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off. Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role. Senioriry level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Challenge Manufacturing by 2x Get notified about new Assistant Controller jobs in Grand Rapids, MI. Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area 19 hours ago Grand Rapids, MI $150,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago Grand Rapids, MI $180,000.00-$205,000.00 3 days ago Grand Rapids, MI $140,000.00-$190,000.00 2 weeks ago Walker, MI $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Grand Rapids, MI $80,000.00-$110,000.00 3 days ago Grand Rapids, MI $80,000.00-$110,000.00 3 days ago Grand Rapids, MI $110,000.00-$130,000.00 1 week ago Rockford, MI $120,000.00-$150,000.00 1 day ago Grand Rapids, MI $90,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks ago Director of Finance- Grand Rapids Complex Zeeland, MI $70,000.00-$85,000.00 3 days ago Cedar Springs, MI $100,000.00-$130,000.00 1 week ago Grand Rapids, MI $79,800.00-$168,000.00 2 days ago Grand Rapids, MI $97,100.00-$206,100.00 10 hours ago Huntington Bank - Director, Public Finance Grand Rapids, MI $180,000.00-$230,000.00 3 days ago Wyoming, MI $83,000.00-$87,000.00 1 month ago
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