Assistant Controller - Tell City, IN - CRH Americas

Job ID:  503017

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc., a CRH Company, is the foremost supplier of crushed stone, sand, gravel, scrubber stone, rip-rap and ag-lime in Southern Indiana. Complete with six quarries, fifteen retail locations and two sand and gravel plants, Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. has supplied aggregate to area construction projects, large and small, since 1935. Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. is the Tri-State’s established leader in delivering superior quality products that provide exceptional value to those we serve. In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH Americas. CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

SUMMARY

Work with the Finance and Accounting Teams to provide comprehensive and accurate information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities, to assist management, its shareholders and other users, in making educated economic decisions about the company’s future.          

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packages (US GAAP and IFRS).

Perform month end closing activities including the review of operating company and divisional submissions.

Assist in monthly balance sheet reviews to ensure proper reconciliation and supporting documentation

Conduct routine communication with business unit leaders and key partners relating to financial close, issues and deliverables, and other relevant financial matters.

Prepare for and respond to internal and external audit requests.

Preparation of ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting for senior management.

Research and resolve complex business inquiries for responsible business units.

Prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasting as required.

Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities to increase productivity that optimize data efficiency and quality.

Work with construction lines of business (i.e., work in progress, job cost, etc.).

Manage all aspects of inventory accounting

OTHER REQUIREMNTS

Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.

Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures and company policies and procedures.

Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Timely and regular attendance is an expectation. Employee will be held responsible for adhering to their workplace schedules.

Must be willing to work additional hours, as needed, to hit deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in accounting, finance, economics or related field.

4 years of experience in general finance, accounting

Previous relevant experience in an operations/manufacturing environment preferred.

Construction experience is a plus but not required.

Proficient with Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Hyperion experience preferred but not required.

Proven analytical skills

Ability to demonstrate initiative

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.  Capable of communicating effectively and professionally at all levels of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram from and deal with several abstract variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; sit; stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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