Assistant Controller - PFC

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Company: PACCAR

PACCAR is a Fortune 200 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and OAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and OAF nameplates.

PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

PACCAR Financial of Canada is the Canadian financial services subsidiary of one of the world's largest independent heavy-duty truck manufacturers. The candidate chosen will serve as key liaison between PACCAR Financial of Canada Accounting and Business teams by leading the Division's general accounting, financial planning & analysis, budget and forecast processes and driving cross-functional efforts in adopting new systems and processes.

This Assistant Controller reports directly to the PACCAR Financial Controller and provides leadership and mentorship to the accounting team.

• Manage all aspects of the general ledger including interface with sub-systems of account payable, cash management/treasury, Asset Finance (AF) (lease and loan administration systems), WMS (wholesale system), and GTS (treasury management system)
• Build reporting and a trusting relationship with PACCAR Financial and accounting management for reliable (accurate and timely) reporting including responding to accounting queries
• Apply knowledge of accounting and reporting processes, engage with other senior management team in implementing accounting interfaces or new products, systems and processes
• Develop credible and accurate budgets and forecasts
• Supervising the monthly close for PACCAR Financial of Canada
• Supervising daily accounting functions, including the successful recruitment, retention, and development of accounting staff
• Preparation of monthly financial statements and related reports, including the preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Monthly profit and foreign exchange exposure forecasting
• Interacting with other divisions, Corporate Consolidations, Corporate Treasury, and PACCAR's captive financing companies regarding, inter alia, intercompany balances, consolidation eliminations, 10K/Q reporting, and derivative instrument accounting
• Monthly comparisons of forecast vs. actual results
• Supporting SOX and internal control compliance, documentation and testing
• Assisting the Canadian tax department regarding compliance and tax audits
• Ad hoc accounting requests and projects as required

• BA/BS in Accounting required
• Minimum of eight years of experience in a professional, or corporate environment required.
• Minimum of five years of general accounting experience. Forecasting and reporting experience is a plus.
• Strong automated system and PC knowledge (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of lnfinium G/L or SAP consolidation is preferred
• Experience leveraging data analytics and business intelligence tools, including Sigma, Tableau, Power BI, and Power Pivot, to support financial analysis, forecasting, and decision-making is preferred.
• Must possess strong analytical and organizational skills in…