Assistant Corporate Controller
STRATTEC - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
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Overview
Job ID
2025-7940
City
Milwaukee
Posted Date
4 hours ago(3/26/2025 2:43 PM)
Shift
First
Responsibilities
THE COMPANY:
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
(Nasdaq listed STRT) designs, develops and manufactures highly engineered products primarily for the automotive industry. Headquartered in Glendale WI, STRATTEC has a history spanning over 110 years of providing innovative security, user interface and power access products including power sliding doors, door handles, lift gates, latches, key fobs, steering column & ignition locks and related solutions. The Company's largest customers are three leading automotive OEMs in North America, but products are also shipped to other original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs) around the world.
THE ROLE: The Assistant Corporate Controller leads the financial reporting process, serves as a key technical accounting resource and is an important contributor to finance transformation initiatives. The Assistant Corporate Controller performs analysis of financial results and is responsible for monthly internal financial reporting. The role is also responsible for preparation of SEC filings and the related coordination with legal counsel, investor relations and external auditors. The assistant controller will also develop and update internal accounting policies and ensures financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Company maintains an appropriate internal control environment. This position is also involved in various strategic initiatives and helps drive improvements in financial processes to meet Strattec's continuous improvement initiatives. The Assistant Corporate Controller is an integral part of the overall corporate finance group and is involved in many cross-departmental and strategic initiatives of Strattec. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have strong problem solving, analytic, technical accounting and interpersonal skills. The Assistant Corporate Controller will also need to be able to manage several projects simultaneously with the ability to be detail oriented and hands-on. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for internal monthly financial reporting reporting, analysis of consolidated results and communication of results to management.
Plan, direct and coordinate timely and accurate external financial reporting to the SEC including the preparation, review and submission of periodic financial reports. Coordinate preparation of the Annual Proxy Statement and serve as the primary subject matter expert related to XBRL tagging. Coordinate quarterly internal representation letter process, lead internal disclosure committee meetings and assist in the preparation of quarterly Audit Committee materials. Key user of equity compensation system - responsible for the calculation of stock compensation expense and related earnings per share calculations. Provide support to external auditors during audits and interim reviews. Coordinate requests and manage the flow of information and documentation. Responsible for accounting/finance policy & procedure updates and serve as a key resource for technical accounting questions/issues Perform other special projects related to cost down or growth initiatives and related financial analysis. This highly visible role will require regular communication with the Corporate Controller (direct supervisor), other corporate department heads and finance leaders.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
The successful candidate must be a strong leader with strong problem solving and interpersonal skills. The assistant corporate controller must bring a solutions-oriented approach, be comfortable partnering with other leaders across the Company and be a positive change agent. Candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Additional required skills and experience include the following:
CPA with minimum of 8-10 years of experience with prior responsibility for external reporting (SEC). Public accounting experience required, preferably Big 4. Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from a four year college or university. Thorough understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements Able to adjust to changing priorities-- ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills - be able to communicate complex financial analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner Successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills. Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development-strong work ethic.
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! STRATTEC Security Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.