Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking an Operations Controller for our Ft. Worth facility. 

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this position is responsible for all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis for the Operations Team as well as all Cost Accounting. 

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Team Management:
  • Manages and leads a team of 3 plant controllers, a cost accountant and 2 cost analysts
  • Set and achieve key annual goals with the team
  • Assess the team’s strengths and weaknesses, work with the Corporate Controller and VP of Operations to develop and correctly position/staff the team
• Operations Business Partnering:
  • Key business partner for the VP of Operations and Director of Supply Chain, including ownership of:
    • Plant and supply chain strategic analysis for key business decisions
    • Owns key KPI reporting including manufacturing Cost Per Unit
    • Driving profit improvements through cost savings initiatives
    • Develops and maintains effective reports, monthly presentations, and analysis for the management team
    • Work with the management team to develop and improve key operational processes and controls
  • Cost Accounting and Reporting:
    • Owns the Standard COGS, Operational COGS and Warehouse/Shipping sections P&L
    • Lead and improve all cost accounting and other related operations related accounting processes, e.g. monthly inventory and E&O/SMI reconciliations, freight and warehouse accounting, related controls development and improvement
    • Assesses operating results in terms of profitability and performance against plan/prior year to ensure accuracy and identify opportunities
    • Leads strategic planning and budgeting, monthly close & forecasting, and management reporting processes for operations
    • Review, improve, set and own the capital expenditure process

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications needed in addition to the topics above:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 7-10 years of experience working in management, with increasing levels of responsibility
• Strong communication skills to present concise summary info
• Must have a proactive and solid follow up approach
• Experience documenting process and controls
• Strong MS Office skills

Preferred, but not essential qualifications:

• CPA
• QAD ERP experience

PERSONALITY AND LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISITICS

• Enjoy continuously improving process and controls, not satisfied with the status quo
• Able to handle challenges of juggling multiple recurring and non-recurring projects
• Enjoy partnering with team in other departments to ensure accounting is correct
• Ability to develop and articulate strategy coupled with a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and do the work required for success
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to earn the trust and confidence of clients, peers, partners, and employees