Controller

Gradall Industries takes great pride in being a top employer in the Tuscarawas County area for more than four generations.  As a company, we are dedicated to building an outstanding team of professionals who work hard, take pride in their work, and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace culture.  If you share these values and want to be part of a growing company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Gradall is currently hiring for a Controller position. If you have relevant experience as a Controller and you meet the requirements listed below, please apply today for consideration. 

Position Summary:

The Controller is responsible for directing and overseeing all accounting and financial functions of the organization, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position provides leadership, training, and direction to the accounting staff and serves as a key business partner to senior management in driving financial performance, cost efficiency, and operational excellence within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Provide leadership, training, oversight, and direction for all accounting department personnel, ensuring ongoing professional development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Direct all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data and prepare schedules and statements for management review and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and company standards.
• Review accounting reports, transactions, and inventory processes; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate costing of all labor, materials, and overhead; analyze cost structures and determine selling prices, margin evaluations on parts and finished goods.
• Analyze, calculate, and update annual labor charges and overhead rates and update costs for purchased and manufactured parts.
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, budgets, forecast based on expected shipments, and forecasts for costing, pricing, and profitability of the company.
• Lead the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes, providing insight into variances and financial trends.
• Monitor and maintain effective inventory policies and procedures to ensure accurate accounting control of material flow; coordinate and oversee annual physical inventory.
• Safeguard company assets through proper financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance measures.
• Authorize payment of invoices and resolve accounts payable/receivable discrepancies and delinquencies.
• Coordinate annual audits and maintain relationships with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with financial and operational controls.
• Partner with operations management to analyze manufacturing costs, production efficiency, and process improvements.
• Maintain and enhance financial systems and ERP software; oversee implementation and upgrades to ensure system integrity and data accuracy.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to support strategic goals and decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial findings and recommendations to senior management to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial and tax regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Strong leadership and team development skills, with the ability to train, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff.
• Expert knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting principles, and manufacturing accounting practices.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate results effectively.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and overhead allocation.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards, Epicor, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to present financial information to non-financial leaders.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of safety and quality management systems.
• Quality is a shared responsibility at Gradall. Employees are expected to be familiar with the company’s Quality Policy, actively support continuous improvement efforts, and understand how their work helps uphold our quality standards.
• Ability to travel as required.

Alamo Group Core Competencies for Leaders Include:

1. Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance.
2. Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees’ potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives.
3. Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization.
4. Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively.
5. Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least three (3) years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based environment with frequent sitting for extended periods of time.
• Occasional walking and observation in production or warehouse areas.
• Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds, stooping, reaching, and bending.
• May require limited overnight travel.

In addition to competitive wages, Gradall offers a generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, as well as a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match.  

PLEASE APPLY TODAY! 

Gradall is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.