Assistant Controller
Marmon Holdings, Inc. · Chicago, IL
- On site
- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- Chicago, IL
Job highlights
- Financial analysis and reporting for large transportation group.
- Collaborate with business units on financial matters.
- Manage annual budget consolidation and forecasting.
- Involve in acquisitions and internal audits.
- Path to become a company controller quickly.
About the role
About Marmon Holdings, Inc.
Marmon Holdings, Inc. is a global industrial organization backed by Berkshire Hathaway. We are committed to making a positive impact, fostering diverse learning and working opportunities, and empowering our employees.What You'll Do
As an Assistant Controller for Marmon’s Transportation Group, you will perform financial reporting and analysis, accounting and internal control compliance, and special projects for a group with revenues approaching $2.5 billion. This role reports directly to the Transportation Group VP of Finance. We are seeking a high-potential candidate with geographic mobility who desires to become a company controller in 2-3 years. The position is based in Marmon’s Chicago headquarters, with a strong preference for an in-office presence.Monthly Activities
- Consolidate, review, and analyze business unit financials and related schedules to identify trends, issues, and opportunities.
- Distribute final consolidated financial statements, forecasts, and other reports to the management team.
- Assist in the creation of monthly financial reports for Marmon Executive Management.
- Book required General Ledger entries for the Group level, such as profit in inventory elimination entries.
- Distribute and ensure adherence to reporting deadlines by business units, and collaborate with Marmon’s Corporate Accounting team to resolve outstanding questions and intercompany accounting mismatches.
Quarterly Activities
- Review quarterly analytics provided by business units and work with them to revise as needed.
- Prepare and validate financial statement certifications for the Group and review/analyze business unit submissions.
- Assist in preparing Group presentations for Quarterly Business Reviews with Marmon Executive Management.
- Review and analyze the Benchmarking report prepared by Marmon Corporate.
- Analyze customer, competitor, and industry news, and filings to develop and disseminate market intelligence to Group leadership.
Annual Activities
- Manage the annual budget consolidation process, including offline consolidation of “first look” reporting, consolidation of preliminary and final submissions, budget change management, report generation, and issue identification/resolution.
- Assist with the preparation of budget presentation materials for Senior Executive Leadership.
- Participate in annual budget meetings with Group and business unit leadership, gaining insights into financial plans, growth efforts, and strategic thinking.
- Participate in the annual financial budget presentation to the Company CFO.
Ongoing Responsibilities
- Liaise with Internal Audit and Platform/Business Unit Controllers to review audit findings and ensure timely remediation.
- Perform Group-led “spot-audits” of business units (GAAP, company policy, SOX) and review remediation effectiveness.
- Compile and disseminate best practices and common findings to business unit management.
- Assist in the review and approval of capital expenditure and restructuring requests; perform post-audits of significant projects.
- Assist in the evaluation and due diligence of potential acquisitions, including post-acquisition integration efforts.
- Become a power user and Group resource for OneStream (Marmon’s reporting and consolidation software).
- Become an expert on Marmon’s accounting and internal control policies.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects.
- Respond to and coordinate data collection, aggregation, and reporting for special analysis requests.
- Leverage new tools to improve Group’s back-office communications and review processes.
What You'll Need
- 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/financial analysis.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset.
- Ability to operate independently and multi-task.
- Audit experience strongly preferred.
- CPA preferred but not required.
- Position requires 10 to 20% travel, with potential for international travel.
Key skills/competency
Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, Budgeting, Auditing, GAAP, OneStream, CPASkills & topics
- Assistant Controller
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Accounting
- Internal Controls
- SOX Compliance
- Budgeting
- Auditing
- GAAP
- CPA
How to get hired
- Research Marmon Holdings: Understand their commitment to impact and employee empowerment, and their backing by Berkshire Hathaway.
- Tailor Your Resume: Highlight your 7+ years of progressive accounting/financial analysis experience, audit background, and CPA if applicable.
- Showcase Skills: Emphasize strong interpersonal, customer-service, and multi-tasking abilities, along with independent work experience.
- Prepare for Interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with financial reporting, analysis, internal controls, budgeting, and audit findings.
- Express Mobility Desire: Clearly communicate your geographic mobility and ambition to grow into a company controller role.
Technical preparation
Master GAAP and SOX compliance requirements.,Practice financial statement consolidation and analysis.,Familiarize with OneStream or similar software.,Prepare to discuss audit findings and remediation.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex financial issue you resolved.,How do you manage multiple deadlines effectively?,Give an example of strong customer service in finance.,How do you ensure independent and accurate reporting?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the career growth potential for an Assistant Controller at Marmon Holdings?
- Marmon Holdings actively seeks high-potential candidates for the Assistant Controller role with a clear trajectory to become a company controller within 2-3 years. This position offers significant exposure to various financial functions and leadership, paving the way for future advancement.
- What kind of financial analysis is expected in this Assistant Controller role?
- The Assistant Controller will perform in-depth financial reporting and analysis for the Transportation Group. This includes consolidating and analyzing business unit financials, identifying trends, and preparing reports for executive management, as well as market intelligence analysis.
- What is the work arrangement for the Assistant Controller position at Marmon Holdings?
- The Assistant Controller position is primarily based in Marmon’s Chicago headquarters, with a strong preference for an in-office work arrangement. Some travel is expected, approximately 10-20%.
- What are the key responsibilities regarding internal controls and audits for this role?
- This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting and internal control policies, liaising with Internal Audit, performing group-led 'spot-audits' of business units, and assisting in the review and remediation of audit findings.
- What is the significance of Berkshire Hathaway's backing for Marmon Holdings?
- Berkshire Hathaway's backing provides Marmon Holdings with significant financial stability and resources, enabling them to pursue impactful projects, offer diverse opportunities, and foster a culture of empowerment and growth for their employees.
- Is a CPA required for the Assistant Controller position?
- A CPA is preferred but not required for the Assistant Controller position at Marmon Holdings. The company values progressive experience in accounting/financial analysis, audit experience, and strong interpersonal skills.
- What technology or software will an Assistant Controller use at Marmon?
- An Assistant Controller at Marmon will become a power user and Group resource for OneStream, Marmon’s reporting and consolidation software. Familiarity with consolidation and financial reporting tools is essential.