Assistant Controller

About Bruks Siwertell

Bruks Siwertell is a global leader in bulk material handling solutions, serving industries including wood processing, bioenergy, ports, terminals, and bulk handling operations worldwide. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality solutions to customers across the globe.

Job Summary:

Bruks Siwertell is looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, driving financial performance, and supporting strategic decision-making.

In this role, you will work closely with Finance leadership while collaborating across Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Project Management. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, project controlling, revenue recognition, internal controls, and leveraging SAP FI/CO and SD to support business performance.

We're seeking candidates with:

✅ 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
✅ Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
✅ Hands-on SAP ERP experience, including FI/CO and Sales & Distribution (SD)
✅ Project accounting and project controlling experience
✅ Advanced Excel and analytical skills
✅ Strong business partnering and communication capabilities

Duties/Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations to management.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Support internal and external audits and coordinate audit requests.

Business Partnering & Analysis

• Partner with Sales, Operations, Project Management, and Supply Chain teams to improve financial performance.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), margins, profitability, and working capital metrics.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and operational efficiencies.

Project Controlling

• Monitor project budgets, costs, revenue recognition, and profitability.
• Support project managers with financial planning, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Analyze project variances and provide recommendations to improve project performance.
• Ensure project accounting is accurate and aligned with company policies.
• Assist with contract reviews and project financial reporting.

SAP & Sales Distribution (SD) Support

• Serve as a key finance resource for SAP financial and operational processes.
• Utilize SAP FI/CO and work closely with SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) modules.
• Support order-to-cash processes, billing, revenue recognition, customer profitability, and sales reporting.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to optimize SAP processes and reporting.
• Participate in ERP improvements, system implementations, upgrades, and testing activities.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and analytics within SAP.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Assist in maintaining a strong internal control environment.
• Support SOX compliance activities where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and financial procedures.
• Recommend and implement best practices to strengthen processes and controls.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in an Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, or Project Controller role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP, including exposure to FI/CO and Sales & Distribution (SD) modules.
• Experience supporting project accounting and project controlling activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and business partnering capabilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• progressive accounting and finance experience.: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Alpharetta, GA 30005 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Alpharetta, GA 30005 (Required)

Work Location: In person