Custom Processing Services provides contract manufacturing/toll processing services to a wide variety of industries. Specialized processes center on particle size reduction using a number of methods including jaw crushing, pulverizing, micronizing and media milling. Additional services such as flash drying, surface treatments, blending, dispersing and packaging are also available. The Processing Pros provide new product development assistance from R&D concepts through their commercialization. In addition to CPS's technical grade facilities, a state-of-the art, dedicated building is available for cGMP processing.

We have been in business for over 20 years and are focused on growing the company, strengthening our management structure and investing in our people, making it a great place to work!

Check out our website athttps://www.customprocessingservices.com/

CPS is hiring a Controller to be an intracule part of the CPS team.

Controller

The CPS group is seeking a Financial Controller to have hands on duties as well as oversight of the accounting team and our core accounting functions. Additionally the Controller will be involved in various process improvement initiatives including system implementations or enhancements, implementation of policies and procedures and documentation of internal controls. This role reports to the CFO and will work closely with the manufacturing department managers and key external partners such as auditors, insurance and accounting firms. 

The major responsibilities of this position are the following:

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• Maintain the general ledger and ensure that financial results are prepared in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with finance standards and best practices within GAAP
• Provide insight and leadership to improve accounting processes
• Research technical accounting issues as necessary and document accounting considerations in technical accounting memos

• Month-end close including consolidation, preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations
• At year end third party review, serve as the key liaison between external auditors and the CPS group
• manage and delegate duties to appropriate members of the accounting team
• Assist with the development, documentation and implementation of internal controls 

• Support final completion of a new ERP system with the ERP Team
• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process including journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, financial statements and analysis, providing hands on support as needed throughout the process
• Oversee the accounting team to assure that account, sub-ledger, and bank statement reconciliations are being performed consistently and accurately
• Utilizing the ERP system, analyze key cost analysis and performance metrics
• Communicate reporting reliable financial data as is required to help Business Unit Leaders understand their Unit’s performance. 
• Manage A/R to enable timely collections 
• Serve as liaison to personnel to monitor and analyze business performance
• Work deeply to develop and analyze budgets

Success Factors:

The successful candidate will be an energetic and positive self-starter, outgoing, process driven, with a strong financial background with a working knowledge manufacturing business environments. As accounting department leaders, controllers draw on many accounting systems. They should be familiar with cost, financial, and managerial accounting. Outstanding accounting skills and attention to detail combine with professional communications to interface with all levels across the business. Some experience in manufacturing and/or the transport industry is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; MBA a plus
• CMA or CPA preferred
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience required
• Manufacturing industry experience highly desired
• Demonstrated experience as a controller in a finance or accounting capacity 
• Prior experience leading and developing a staff strongly desired. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, possess sound judgment with the ability to learn quickly while working in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Solid business fluency. Thinks like a general manager and has strong diagnostic skills – the candidate should be able to translate business issues into actionable strategies 
• Track record for building strong teams by selecting the right people, setting precise expectations, and holding people accountable to very high-performance standards within their finance function
• Works with teams to solve business issues that are critical to the corporation. 

Why Choose the CPS Group?

Within the Custom Processing Services group, we offer a variety of career opportunities which allows for learning new skills, contributing to innovative solutions, and growing throughout the organization.

We are proud of our core values that help us strive for excellence on our team and for our customers; accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, safety, and teamwork.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay on a weekly pay schedule
• High performance bonus incentives for most opportunities
• Unique work schedules that allow for work/life balance
• Career advancement program
• Exceptional Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available after 30 days of employment (with employer contribution)
• Employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account covering at least half of your Medical Insurance deductible depending on the deductible option you choose
• Access to a pre-tax, Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Dependent Care available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance available after 30 days of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match available after 6 months of employment
• Employee Assistance Program offering free services such as confidential counseling, legal, and financial services, will preparation, and wellness programs
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities (20% off tuition at a local university!)
• Thanksgiving Turkey for you and your family to enjoy
• Fun events such as our Summer Picnic, Christmas Party, Manufacturing Day celebration, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employment:
CPS will not unlawfully discriminate based upon race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, religion, age disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, or any prohibited basis. This commitment applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, discharge, and any term or condition of employment. All employment decisions will be made and all personnel policies construed in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. All unlawful discrimination is prohibited.

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment for Custom Processing Services.

Custom Processing Services and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. Unsolicited resumes will be reviewed as a referral, free of any charges or fees.