Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Summary

American Coatings Association (ACA) seeks a qualified candidate to assist in in performing Controller-level activities within its Finance and Accounting Department. This position is located in Washington, DC and will report to the Senior Vice President and CFO.

ACA is a voluntary, nonprofit organization working to advance the needs of the paint and coatings industry and the professionals who work in it. Through advocacy of the industry and its positions on legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues at the federal, state and local levels, it acts as an effective ally ensuring that the industry is represented and fairly considered. The association focuses on advancements in science and technology through its technical conferences and journals, and offers essential business information to members through its publications, surveys, and business programs.

In addition to the parent organization, American Coatings Association, this position will also provide Controller duties for ACA’s subsidiaries:
Paint Care (PC), World Coatings Council (WCC), AC Media and PaintPAC. For an overview of our organization, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• In collaboration with the Senior Vice President and CFO, oversee the development of procedures, reports, and documentation for accounting functions. Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that increase the overall efficiency of the Finance & Accounting team.
  • Maintain consistent accounting policies, practices and procedures, upholding appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements across entire organization.
  • Remain knowledgeable about existing and new accounting rules and standards.

• Oversee the routine accounting activities and month-end closing process in collaboration with the Accounting Team.
  • Review general ledger detail on a monthly basis, including journal entries, for errors to ensure data accuracy and quality.
  • Review and approve monthly reconciliations prepared by the Accounting Team.
  • Review month payroll journal entries prepared by Finance and Accounting Manager.
  • Prepare monthly financial statement packages for ACA and its subsidiaries.
  • Ensure account activity and reported results are reasonable and within expectations and provide significant/material variance explanations;
    Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies as needed.
  • Review the monthly shared services fee allocated to affiliated subsidiaries.
  • Review and analyze intercompany activity flowing between subsidiaries.
  • Prepare monthly cash flow projection for review by the Senior Vice President and CFO.

• Develop and prepare monthly financial statement package, and financial metrics for ACA parent and its subsidiaries. Develop and maintain reports in the financial ERP system and forecast and budgeting system.
• Review and analyze actual financial results, comparing to past comparable periods. Work with the Accounting Managers to provide explanations for any identified variances.
• Prepare financial projections for ACA and Paint Care.
• Prepare special ad hoc projects, as requested by the Senior Vice President and CFO, to assist in the evaluation of proposed strategic initiatives and special projects.

• Assist the Senior Vice President and CFO with the development, deployment, and administration of the annual financial plan for the parent association and subsidiaries.
  • Assist with the development of forecasts/budgets in ACA’s Planful Forecasting & Budgeting Tool system including developing templates, policies, timelines, and other resources to support the effective administration and conclusion of the annual budgeting process.
  • Provide a contextual financial analysis to Senior…