Assistant Controller, ANI

$143,300 - $286,700/Yr

Abbott Laboratories - Lake Bluff, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Lake Bluff, IL

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Assistant Controller at Abbott's Nutrition division plays a critical role in leading financial decision-making and planning activities. This position involves overseeing financial performance trends, managing financial reporting, and coordinating with various finance teams globally. The Assistant Controller will also be responsible for employee management and development, ensuring accurate financial submissions, and conducting ad hoc analyses to support upper management and corporate needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial decision making around base performance trends, risks, and opportunities from consolidation of financials and supporting business analytics.
• Oversee and coordinate the Division's financial planning activities, including management review packages for Latest Best Estimates (LBEs).
• Prepare and analyze Division P&Ls for planning activities and month-end Actuals.
• Act as a liaison between Division Finance and various divisional financial planning groups globally.
• Oversee all Division-level bi-weekly and month-end sales reporting.
• Coordinate all scheduled POC planning activities, including the creation and distribution of templates and guidelines.
• Manage, coach, and develop exempt employees.
• Conduct month-end close and reporting, including variance analysis and performance commentaries.
• Coordinate financial submissions to Corporate and follow through on management review action items.
• Perform and coordinate ad hoc analyses for Division Controller and upper management.

Requirements

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, or financial auditing.
• Typically requires 10 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance.
• Advanced degree or CPA preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with finance and non-finance professionals at all levels.
• Ability to supervise others and develop interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated initiative, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate independently with broad scope of responsibility under minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a global finance environment.
• Familiarity with financial processes and accounting methodologies specific to the nutrition industry.

Benefits

• Training and career development programs.
• Tuition assistance for further education.
• Competitive compensation and incentives.
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and wellness programs.