Current™ (formerly GE Current, a Daintree Company) has unveiled a new brand identity following the historic acquisition of Hubbell’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Lighting business. The enterprise brand unites the companies under a single identity with one purpose: To deliver the innovation customers require, with solutions that create inspiring, efficient and safe environments.  Current products dramatically improve lighting quality, reduce energy demand to support cleaner air, and have become synonymous with reimagined physical spaces. The history of the company demonstrates decades of trusted quality and reliability. Current's portfolio includes 35 industry-leading product brands each offer a unique value proposition.  Primary office locations are Cleveland, OH and Greenville, SC, with centers of expertise locations in Austin, TX, Rolling Meadows, IL and Quebec, Canada. Manufacturing operations reside in Hendersonville, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Plympton, MA, Christiansburg, VA, Acuna, MX and Tijuana, MX.

Reporting to the Global Controller the Assistant Controller will be responsible for US GAAP compliance, financial statement preparation, best practice procedures, financial management and controllership project management. Assistant Controller will be involved in most aspects of the global controllership function and will work closely with the rest of the senior finance leadership team.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a mature leader with ten to fifteen years of accounting and finance experience, ideally beginning in accounting and audit, followed by experience gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders. 

Finance and Accounting Leadership

• Be well versed in accounting principles, particularly revenue recognition and inventory costing.
• Have a solid foundation to research technical matters and arrive at GAAP compliant recommendations and implement as needed.
• Ensure the business is compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Understand key business risks and internal control framework to focus efforts and look forward.
• Develop a solid understanding of the financial statements and prepare analysis and commentary.
• Assist with standard and/or policy implementations / changes.
• Function as a liaison with auditors.
• Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements including necessary journal entries.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
• Support ad hoc analysis requests. 

Team Leadership 

• Leverages strengths of the current finance team members
• Helps to clarify roles and responsibilities
• Develops and implements training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Provides leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the enterprise; creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO and Global Controller the accounting operations for the enterprise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, required
• CPA and/or MBA, preferred
• Financial systems expertise, SAP required
• Solid, current knowledge of GAAP
• 10-15 years experience in both public accounting and industry
• Manufacturing experience required

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.  At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com