Assistant Controller **Location:** Houston, TX, United States, 77047 **Company:** Chart Industries **_Ensuring Chart’s Success…_** An assistant controller manages the accounting functions under the general direction of finance leadership, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Provides oversight and coordination of operating reports and statutory filings, establishes and maintains financial controls. The assistant controller assists in setting strategic direction for the accounting department, aligning department goals to help achieve its objectives. **_What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be…_** + Assisting local team in the direction of the accounting functions of an organization + Ensuring timeliness and accuracy of the financial statements + Preparation of budgets and financial reports and overseeing their evaluation + Presenting the various accounting reports to the top management and making suitable observations and recommendation + Monitoring investment policies and operations of the company + Managing operational data and maintaining data accuracy and integrity + Audits work flow to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles + Reviewing financial data periodically to ensure fairness and completeness of the data + Reviews and justifies the expense reports and other expenditures + Drive the preparation of monthly journal entries + Responsible for Project accounting including POC revenue recognition + Helps maintain accountability of the financial resources of the company + Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements + Handles personally or supervises general ledger reconciliations + Assists Finance leadership with a variety of tasks as needed + Reviews monthly closing processes to prevent errors + Handles special projects as requested by management + Helps with preparation of the yearly audit + Helps maintain the internal control environment + Assists with safeguarding the assets of investors + Stays current on changes in regulations and other industry news **_Your Education Should Be…_** + Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance + 5 years of accounting experience (manufacturing accounting preferred) + CMA or CPA preferred + Periodic weekend or evening work is expected **_Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…_** + Primarily in an office environment + Thisis largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. + Office environment – walking, standing, and other office related activities **_Your Professional Experience Should Be…_** + Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations + Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints + Effective and persuasive presentation skills on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or board of directors + Displays vast knowledge of math and exceptional accounting skills + Possesses strong leadership, supervisory and management abilities + Has excellent critical thinking as well as analytical skills + Exhibits strong computer skills and knowledge of relevant technology + Demonstrates extensive knowledge of financial software programs + Possesses exceptional organizational skills and is an effective time manager and multi-tasker + Displays the ability to pay close attention to detail + Demonstrates good interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills + Has a working knowledge accepting accounting practices and financial accounting standards + Excellent Excel skills are needed and experience in an ERP financial implementation is a plus **_Chart is an equal opportunity employer..._** Salary: $ 129,000 - $165,000 **_Need an Accommodation..._** Need an accommodation **with your job application or recruitment process** ? Let us know! Chart Industries welcomes qualified individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. Don't hesitate to contact the [Human Resources Department] at 770-721-8838 or chartrecruiting@chartindustries.com to discuss your needs.