Founded in 1946 in Minneapolis, MN, Kurt helps businesses succeed through best-quality contract machining, aluminum die casting, screw machining and custom product solutions. Kurt’s unparalleled engineering expertise and legacy of excellence come together to produce best-in-class products.
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The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting department and ensuring financial information provided to management and other stakeholders is accurate, reliable, timely, and compliant with accounting regulations. Kurt Manufacturing operates in an international environment with four divisions located in two US states and one entity in China.
Essential Functions

• Oversees the activities of the corporate accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, periodic audits, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ensures compliance with accounting regulations.
• Provides cost accounting data and analysis for multiple divisions within a diverse business environment.
• Ensures the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and system-generated transactions and processes.
• Assists with the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable transactions including billings, cash receipts, and applications.
• Oversees corporate tax compliance to assure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns, sales and use tax reporting, and unemployment taxes in a multi-state environment.
• Assist CFO with bank activities including treasury management, cash forecasts, and bank compliance.
• Establishes and maintains systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhances the company's value.
• Supports the Chief Financial Officer as requested with accurate and timely special reports.
• Provides support to day-to-day operations of the business and assists in making key strategic decisions.
• Interacts with the IT department for data management and report needs.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous, professional manner.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.
Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 8 years of accounting experience with an emphasis in manufacturing
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Strong analytic, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to multi-task
• Experience with ERP systems

Preferred

• CPA or CMA Certification
• Experience with an ESOP-owned company

Physical Demand Factors
The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.
Strength Level Rating: Light work. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information
• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus

100% employee-owned and operating 6 divisions in 4 states with over 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space, Kurt is a bright beacon in U.S. manufacturing. Our proficiency in manufacturing technology enables us to partner with the world’s most demanding customers and take on some of the most complex challenges. Through our manufacturing experience Kurt has also built its own product lines including Kurt Hydraulics, Kurt Workholding, and Kinetic Bike Trainers. Industries served include aerospace, defense, construction, semiconductor, oil and energy, and consumer goods. With over 500 non-unionized workers, we’re positioned to be a leading employer for years to come.
What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That’s why we’ll never settle for good enough. It’s this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.
Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at employment@kurt.com to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.