Assistant Controller, ANI at Abbott Laboratories

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott:

Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and Protality® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. 

Our location in Lake County, Il currently has an opportunity for a Assistant Controller 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead commercial decision making around base performance trends, risks and opportunities from consolidation of financials and supporting business analytics, demonstrated leadership around prioritization of allocated volumes and driving tough trade-offs, investment prioritization and optimization across ANI among other critical responsibilities. 

• Oversight and coordination of the Division's financial planning activities including the compilation, analysis, and distribution of management review packages for Latest Best Estimates (LBEs). 

• Oversight of the preparation and analysis of Division P&Ls for the above planning activities as well as for month – end Actuals. 

• Being the liaison between Division Finance and the various divisional financial planning groups around the world plus AN Finance. 

• Oversight of all Division-level bi-weekly and month-end sales reporting. 

• Coordination of all scheduled POC planning activities (such as the creation and distribution of all division-level templates, schedules, instructions, guidelines and calendars). 

• Employee management, coaching, and development for exempt individuals. 

• Month-end close and reporting for Division (variance analysis, performance commentaries, etc.). 

• Coordinate financial submissions to Corporate via follow-through (via various divisional finance groups) of management review, finance-related action items. 

• Oversee all Division-level month–end and ad hoc sales reporting activities. 

• Perform and / or coordinate ad hoc analyses (such as forecast scenarios) for Division Controller, upper-level management and Corporate. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING 

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, or financial auditing. Equivalent experience is defined as six years experience in accounting. 

• Advanced degree or CPA preferred. Typically requires 10 years of relevant work experience to develop the competence required to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position. 

• Candidate/incumbent should possess: ability to clearly, concisely and accurately communicate with others through various means; ability to interact with finance and non-finance professionals at all levels; ability or aptitude to supervise others; ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications; ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; displays socially and professionally appropriate behavior; ability to work independently and in groups; demonstrated initiative, analytical thinking, critical-thinking, problem-solving skills; ability to operate independently with broad scope of responsibility under minimal supervision and under challenging time constraints; ability or aptitude to apply in-depth knowledge of financial processes, accounting methodologies and Division-specific operations; ability to facilitate interpretation and understanding of data, identify risks, develop recommendations and implement solutions; ability or aptitude to utilize computer software applications to complete tasks. 

WHAT WE OFFER :

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority 

Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance 

Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans 

Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs 

Paid time off 

401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 

The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively Involved in local communities 

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com 

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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