Atlas Copco Group
Assistant Business Controller
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Short Description
The role of the Assistant Business Controller is to provide support to the Business Controller in managing all accounting, reporting, and analysis of business results.
Your day-to-day
Accounting
- Supervise the day to day accounting activities including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets
- Assist in the research new accounting standards and apply them to the business
- Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements
- Review balance sheet account reconciliations
- Analyze inventory – raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Reporting and Controlling
- Play a key role in the standardized monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting
- Ensure accurate reporting by developing and utilizing analytical tools to identify anomalies in the data
- Prepare explanations for the plan and forecasted figures
- Forecast revenues and expenses on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
- Work closely with operations and cost accountant to ensure full understanding of results / variances and assist in the follow-up of any necessary corrective actions
Audit and Internal Controls
- Serve as main contact for external auditors
- Prepare and coordinate the preparation of audit requests
- Prepare for and participate in internal audits
- Perform control self-assessments on a regular basis
- Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and evaluate these controls to ensure segregation of duties and proper approval of transactions
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ERP / Information Technology
- Maximize use of the ERP system to streamline reporting and analysis
- Work closely with the ERP manager to realize efficiency gains in the accounting and other areas of the business
- Develop and / or implement new tools (e.g. Power BI) to streamline analysis and reporting
Other
- Approve ACH, wires, and checks
- Serve as backup for business controller for various activities
Your Skills And Experience
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems
- 4+ years of standard costing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in a multinational company, including consolidation of multiple entities
- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- A high energy, results-oriented, team player
- Strong Excel Skills
- Good presentation skills, and the ability to create executive level presentations
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance
- CPA preferred but not required
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Your location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Plymouth, Michigan office.
Why it is great to work with us
Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long-term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.
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