Assistant Controller

About Horizon Group Holding:

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Horizon provides essential heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services to residential customers. The Company currently operates in seven Metropolitan Statistical Areas throughout the eastern United States and Texas: Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Hartford, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach and Houston. Horizon supports strong, local brands with high quality, centralized marketing, customer care, and procurement functions to deliver "best-in-class" service. Over the Company's 32- year history, the Horizon team has successfully developed a strong brand and operations model to better serve customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller contributes to the overall success of Horizon Group Holdings by effectively managing all financial tasks, including overseeing accounting transactions and accurate reporting. The Assistant Controller directs and plans the month-end closing process, providing corporate accounting support to the regional controllers. The Assistant Controller is responsible for maintenance of the general ledger, integrity of accounting transactions, and proper application of US GAAP principles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and prepared in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage the monthly close process to ensure adherence to reporting deadlines and quarterly requirements.
• Assist in the creation of budget estimates; analyze trends affecting budget needs to ensure accuracy.
• Lead a team of staff and senior accountants to provide corporate accounting services to regional controllers.
• Prepare all supporting information for annual audits with the approved external auditors.
• Assist with supporting documentation for all direct and indirect tax filings.
• Oversee the reconciliation of all debt, bank, and investment accounts; manage the preparation of cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee the preparation of reconciliations for all Balance Sheet accounts.
• Assist with the refresh of policies and procedures, ensuring adequate documentation and process flows to ensure future scalability.
• Draft accounting memos on complex accounting entries as needed based US GAAP's codification
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required, Field of Study: Finance, Accounting, or Business Management

Experience: 10 plus years of experience in Finance/Accounting Supervisory Role

Computer Skills:Microsoft Office Suite Accounting and Financial Software

Certifications & Licenses: CPA Preferred

Other Requirements:Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and internal control principles.

Strong analytical problem solving and decision making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues.