Assistant Controller
Snap-on
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Libertyville, IL · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
Overview
This position supports the Worldwide Controller in financial reporting, accounting policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements. The ideal candidate is analytical, strategic, and forward-thinking, with the ability to contribute to key departmental and organizational initiatives.
Responsibilities
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and RCP matrices, and prepare such items as needed, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
Coordinate and lead activities required to successfully complete statutory, SOX, and year-end audits.
Analysis of various regulatory and reporting requirements.
Serve as the Finance liaison to other departments and business units.
Provide mentoring to staff to ensure skill levels are sufficient to carry out department objectives and goals.
Assist in the design and implementation of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls.
Analyze month-end financial results and communicate key actual to forecast variance drivers and business insights.
Work independently with minimal guidance on ad hoc special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
CPA/MBA preferred
Minimum 5+ years in Financial Reporting including financial services and SEC experience
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel
Ability to plan and prioritize workload and work extended hours when required to meet deadlines
Strong written, verbal and listening skills
Prefer Hyperion, InfoLease, LN experience
Works with minimum supervision
Key Competencies:
Dedication of quality, accuracy and timeliness
Strong interpersonal skills
Technical Accounting and Analysis Skills
Strong decision-making skills
Effective planning and organizational skills
Key Characteristics:
Organized
Proactive/Forward Thinker
Self-Motivated
Goal and Results Oriented
Effort: Normal work hours; some overtime required
Working Environment: Normal office environment
Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran