Accounting Supervisor (Controls and Special Project Lead)

Accounting Supervisor (Controls and Special Project Lead) (Job Number: 2011946 )

Position Summary:

Penske is seeking an ambitious and inquisitive Controls & Special Project Lead to join our Controllership team. Penske is a leader in the transportation industry. We help move lives and businesses forward. The Controllership team is looking for an individual to provide “best in class” support through their expertise and fresh thinking. The Controls & Special Project Lead will work closely with various stakeholders to continually assess the adequacy of the internal control environment and improve operational efficiency. This role will support the Penske Finance community in their continued effort to identify, develop and implement the most efficient and effective processes, while maintaining strong internal controls. In addition, this position will participate in special projects.

Major Responsibilities:

• Analyze processes to identify key risks and assess the adequacy of the control environment
• Provide analysis and recommendations to remediate internal control gaps
• Identify and eliminate redundant internal controls and processes
• Evaluate process performance to promote operational efficiency
• Conduct quality assurance reviews on risk based account reconciliations
• Drive process improvement throughout the organization
• Build cooperative working relationships with stakeholders
• Lead and participate in special projects and other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5 years related experience demonstrating knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred
• Experience in public accounting and internal controls preferred
• Project management experience preferred
• Strong organization, attention to detail and analytical skills required
• Strong communication and people management skills required
• Strong team player and self-driven individual
• Strong time management skills for a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements:

-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Truck Leasing

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates a premier fleet of vehicles and serves its customers from locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Penske’s product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales,transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.GoPenske.com to learn more.

Work Locations :

Reading, PA 19607

Primary Location : United States-Pennsylvania-Reading

Job : Finance/Accounting

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Req ID: 2011946