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Controls Accountant at Dematic Corp.

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan





Job Description:

Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.
 
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation.



Responsibilities

Dematic is seeking a Controls Accountant, focused on internal control compliance for the North America region. This role will have responsibility for regional compliance with internal control requirements, including supporting annual testing, workflow updates, and communication with KION Group on results and remediation activities.

 

A successful candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in Corporate Finance and/or Public Accounting. The candidate should also be comfortable communicating at an executive level, as well as taking a hands-on approach to their daily responsibilities. This position reports to the Accounting Manager, with exposure to cross functional leadership, including executives. 

 

Key Responsibilities:


  • Execute month-end close activities, including journal entry and account reconciliation review.

  • Roll-forward month-end virtual binders and checklists.

  • Manage and coordinate all month-end accounting controls.

  • Implement and support accounting policies/guidelines and process documentation.

  • Work directly with key business process owners, to assist with the identification and documentation of risks.

  • Subject matter expert to assist with the identification of the key controls that mitigate risks, including the assessment of the design of the control.

  • Conduct process walkthroughs, develop associated process narratives, and visual process maps.

  • Manage the assessment of operating effectiveness of controls over financial reporting by key control owners.

  • Support external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual IFRS audit.

  • Manage and coordinates the annual KION Internal Control System (KICS) process; including monitoring of all processes, testing, and remediation activities.

  • Track deficiencies identified, remediation plans and the related status of remediation plans to report to senior leadership.

  • Support internal audit team for all process related audits of the North America Region, proactively communicating with financial and operational teams on expectations and finding remediation.

  • Document technical accounting activities to ensure compliance with company policy, US GAAP, and IFRS.

  • Special projects as needed.


Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience Requirements: 


  • BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

  • Strong accounting skills

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in related field, demonstrating successful execution of key responsibilities and knowledge as presented above

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in documentation of control design, including process walkthroughs, process narratives, and process mapping

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in process improvement, with the ability to highlight inefficiencies

  • Ability to balance complex demands with a strong sense of urgency and prioritization

  • Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills

  • Strong communication skills and executive presence

  • Advanced Excel skills required

  • Process mapping experience using Visio or related tools

  • SAP Experience preferred

  • CPA preferred





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