Assistant Controller

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices.  With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts.  Our passion to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead Accounts Payable and Credit/Accounts Receivable Management processes for Mooresville location, ensuring
timely and accurate payments and receipts, identifying process improvements and
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end and fiscal year-end financial closing and reporting processes, working with 
subject matter experts. Provides guidance, support, and direction to members of the team to resolve issues.
• Review, documents, and resolves variances or deficiencies in Financial Statements and reporting prior to
distribution
• Monitors monthly account analysis and reconciliations for G/L accounts and resolves reconciling items,
issues within a timely manner.
• Reviews journal entries as needed to facilitate timely month end closing process and proper financial
statement presentation.
• Leads or supports analysis of financial variances occurring across the business
• Supports preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, statements, and presentations
• Consistently analyze financial data to properly record and report our financial results and positions in accordance
with GAAP and applicable standards and requirements; ensure proper revenue recognition of activities and proper
posting of P&L Expenses.
• Monitor progress to goals and assess business conditions that have the potential to impact the organization's
financial status and forecast.
• Drives the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Stay current with proposed, pending, or updated Accounting Standards/Regulatory changes and consider and advise
as to their impact on our Financial Statements or reporting requirements
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance ERP system efficiency and effectiveness with respect to Financial
Statements, reporting and analysis
• Lead efforts to ensure members of the team are adequately cross trained to sustain operations and maintain
proper segregation of duties
• Partners cross-functionally regarding accounting policies and procedures to perform reporting and analysis for
internal customers, resolve inquiries, and support planning scenarios
• Coordinate and assist with preparation of Capital Project justifications, supporting analysis and subsequent postmortem
reviews
• Supports development/modification of accounting policies, procedures, and practices to ensure efficient and
compliant operations. Participates in change management efforts as needed.
• Ensure team members are adequately trained; provide development and coaching on a regular basis

People Leader Responsibilities
Supervises work of Accounts Payable and Credit/Accounts Receivables team, including planning, assigning, scheduling, and
reviewing work, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training, developing,
reviewing performance, and administering corrective action for staff.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Finance and Accounting, with 3 years of manufacturing experience.

KSAs:
• Ability to prioritize daily assignments and stay on task.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to give and receive constructive feedback and coaching
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting
• Advanced working knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls, including A/R, A/P, fixed assets,
Cash Management, and Inventory
• Possess business acumen and excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient in Excel and experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP)
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyze, compile, organize, interpret, and communicate finance and accounting data results concisely
• Strong Critical thinking skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to Perform analysis and reporting as needed to support internal and external requests
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.

Preferred Qualifications
Education:
• MBA Finance/MBA Accounting
• CPA or an active CPA Candidate
Experience:
• 10 years of Finance and Accounting with general ledger experience, with 5 years in a manufacturing environment.