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Imagine working for a company that knows their employees are the key to its success, a company that provides exceptional results while being environmentally conscious and ahead of the curve in research and development; MicroCare LLC is that company. We are a trusted global provider of critical cleaning solutions with a best-in-class employee population. Currently we are searching for an Assistant Controller in New Britain.

MicroCare, LLC is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company specializing in cleaning coating and lubricating fluids used in the installation and manufacture of a broad range of products in the electronics, medical, fiber optic and metal fabricating industries. Since 1983 we have pioneered hundreds of environmentally progressive and sustainable products in response to emerging regulatory demands and our customers' evolving cleaning and coating needs.

Voted as one of the best places to work in Connecticut, two years in a row, MicroCare is a company with a heart. At all our facilities in Connecticut and across the globe, we work in a cheerful, inclusive, and collaborative environment where we respect, encourage, and support our customers, our suppliers and each other. We like to laugh; have fun and we make an important impact.

MicroCare LLC offers competitive salaries and benefits: Medical, Dental, Disability, 401k plan, Holiday and Paid Time Off. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. We are headquartered in central Connecticut accessible from both Greater Hartford and New Haven. This position is located at our New Britain facility.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position will be responsible to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company's financial reporting and accounting operations, preparing consolidated global financial statements, supporting schedules, account reconciliations, and journal entries while overseeing the general ledger and managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure key financial internal, parent company and bank reporting deliverables are satisfied.
• Manage global general ledger chart field maintenance to ensure consistent standard accounting, reporting and compliance with GAAP and other applicable non-US reporting standards (IFRS).
• Provide monthly close oversight; ensure accountancy activity is reported in the proper period with appropriate account and department propriety. Prepare and ensure all recurring and non-recurring journal entries including accruals and multi-currency entries have adequate support. Seek opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Support treasury function. Manage banking relationships including administration of accounts, signatories and online banking platforms.
• Lead intercompany accounting and settlement process and support global treasury function.
• Manage A/R and A/P U.S. functions including direct reports. Ensure proper controls over T&E, segregation of duties, revenue/expense cutoff and compliance. Manage annual 1099 process.
• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Supervise proper cost accounting process and accuracy of inventory, raw materials, WIP and finished goods
• Ensure proper application, collection, and remittance of sales and use taxes across all states where the company operates.
• Support cycle counts and annual physical inventory process as needed.
• Lead role in supporting annual and discretionary US and non-US audits with high proficiency.
• Support acquisitions, integrations as well as Chempax /ERP accounting and reporting structure aligned with internal and external reporting needs and corporate strategy.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Perform other duties/projects assigned.

COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE:

• Strong leadership skills, with ability to foster a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement within the finance team
• Proven ability to maintain financial integrity, improving financial processes and supporting company’s growth objectives
• Technically strong, with proven ERP, reporting, compliance, control, treasury, inventory and international accounting skills
• Innate organizational and time management skills with ability to effectively prioritize and adapt to changing business needs
• Team player and business partner with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities; who can anticipate issues and propose actionable solutions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
• 7+ years of accounting, reporting and analysis with proven G/L, monthly close, intercompany, consolidation, inventory, cost accounting, budget, reconciliation and audit experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge, understanding and application of GAAP, IFRS and FX currency accounting
• Exceptional technical skills in ERP, Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Superior communication skills: verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• History of being process oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree, CPA, CMA and/or other relevant professional designations preferred.
• Experience working with outside accounting, audit and tax professionals.
• Private industry, chemical manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with Chempax ERP system
• M&A experience

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Continuous sitting and keyboard use/repetitive hand motion