JOB SUMMARY

The Controller is responsible for the planning, implementation and management of all the finance and accounting activities of the company. This includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. The Controller will lead a team to support in these responsibilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leading Change

• Create Annual Operating Budget
• Create Future Human Capital Management Plan using Org Charts & Succession Plans

Leading People

• Establish team communication & meeting cadence
• Perform quarterly goal setting and ensure alignment and accountability
• Perform annual performance reviews
• Conduct corrective action and PIPs, if necessary
• Enhance talent by ensuring each team member has and is working toward an individual development plan
• Ensure team completes engagement survey action plans

Results Driven

• Oversee execution of Finance & Accounting Department processes
• Produce management report and develop action plans from reports
• Produce financial statements
• Develop and maintain performance measurements
• Establish operational reporting package
• Enable team to reach goals with leadership and delegation
• Utilize data to drive decisions
• Oversee Internal Controls such as GAAP compliance, Segregation of Duties & Mitigating Controls

Business Acumen

• Develop budget targets and other financial plans
• Review all capital requests
• Create process efficiencies
• Ensure Human Capital Management aligns to company strategic goals
• Design and review policies and procedures

Building Partnerships

• Cultivate customer focus
• Lead and/or contribute to cross-functional teams to achieve company goals

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent, 10 or more years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA or MBA certification preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience with ERP software.

COMPETENCIES:

1. ORGANIZING, PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING: Analyzes problems, identifies issues, establishes priorities and accomplishes outcomes in a sequential fashion; anticipates needs and develops alternative courses of action in recognition of changing conditions. 
2. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL: Acquires training or skills to apply up-to-date knowledge to achieve results; demonstrates innovativeness in applying leading edge technology and/or new procedures and approaches. 
3. JOB COMMITMENT: Willingly accepts responsibility and performs expected and unexpected tasks as needed. Demonstrates initiative and tenacity; exerts extra effort when necessary to get the job done. Performs effectively under stressful conditions. 
4. RESULTS ORIENTED: Able to focus on the desired outcome of assigned tasks and completing tasks on schedule. Sets challenging goals, focuses effort on goals, and meets or exceeds goals.
5. LEADERSHIP: Keeps the company vision, mission and values at the forefront of actions and decision making and encourages others to do the same. Is able to organize and influence a group of people to achieve a common goal.

COMPANY PROFILE:

Hydra-Flex was founded in 2002 as 2 men, a beer fridge, and a machine shop - driven by the simple belief that we could "find a better way" to manufacture innovative and reliable fluid handling products. Our core values of innovation, reliability, and accuracy are evident in the products we develop - products that are revolutionizing the way our customers do business.

Today, with equipment in thousands of locations, Hydra-Flex is proud to maintain its reputation as The Most Trusted Name in Chemical Dispensing. Based in Savage, MN, we are a part of a vibrant Twin Cities community of innovators. Our people are passionate problem-solvers who believe in a purpose. With an all-out war on waste, our mission is to develop innovative products that solve problems, save precious resources, reduce operating costs, and provide exceptional and measurable results for our customers.

Listed on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, the MSPBJ Fast 50, Minne Inno 50 on Fire, a Top Inventor, an Employer of Excellence and winner of multiple MN Manufacturing Awards, Hydra-Flex is a small, dynamic organization that has a track record of growth with aggressive plans for the future. We're proud to say that we're leading the way for others to follow. Fostered by a work hard, play hard culture, we set the bar high, and when we achieve our goals we celebrate.