Controller

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Controller manages the accounting and assists the President with the control functions, including but not limited to reporting of operations, managing the general ledger and maximizing corporate assets.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement accounting policies, coordination of systems and procedures, and the preparation of operating data and special reports as required including interim and year-end financial statements.  Maintain the Company's system of accounts, books and records on all Company transactions and assets.
• Work with the President to establish, coordinate, and administer an adequate plan for the control of operations including, profit planning, program for capital investing and financing, sales forecasts, expense budgets, and cost standards, together with necessary controls and procedures to effectuate the plan.   
• In conjunction with the President and CFO, coordinate, review and endorse budget proposals, discuss proposed changes and significant changes.
• Compare performance with operating plans and standards, and report and interpret the results of operations to all levels of management.
• Provide for the control and editing of all company orders, to ensure conformity to established policies and procedures, and to facilitate data control and retrieval of records generated by these orders.
• Establish and administer tax policies and procedures.
• Supervise and/or coordinate the preparation of reports to government agencies.
• Provide other managers and departments with information required by them to carry out their assigned responsibilities.
• Assure protection for the assets of the business through internal control, internal auditing and assuring proper insurance coverage.
• Serve as a liaison between the Company and legal counsel and recommend the appointment of independent public accountants and the extent and scope of their audit work.
• Provide assistance on all matters to the President and CFO as needed.
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Require a bachelor’s degree, in finance, accounting, business, statistics, or economics. Prefer Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
• Five (5 ) years’ experience as a Controller or similar role
• Prefer certification Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); Certified Treasury Professional (CTP); or Certified Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis Professional (FP&A)
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and legislation
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Experience with cash management and risk assessment
• Good understanding of the structure of a P&L, Balance sheet and interaction between both
• Deep understanding of WIP management, Costs of goods sold and costs based on material and labor hours and their interactions with the P&L
• Used to work in a project-based company
• Good knowledge of accounting software
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• SAP and/or SAGE 500 experience preferred
• Possess strong analytical aptitude
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
• Customer focused
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and to work in dynamic business environment in a matrix organization
• Comfortable reporting financial results for month closing and year closing to corporate
• Teamwork oriented to resolve problems and achieve goals
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Fluent in English with advanced reading and writing skills
• Visa holders/English as Second Language (ESL) individuals must take TOEFL exam and score above passing grade.
  

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to the President.  Directly supervise the finance & accounting staff.  Interacts and indirectly manages the other associates of the business in order to obtain information and execute job responsibilities.  
  

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

ANDRITZ Schuler Incorporated, headquartered in Canton, Michigan represents the Schuler Group in North America. We offer sales management and project coordination for state-of-the-art metal forming system solutions. Our after-sales service, spare parts, PM programs, retrofit and rebuild programs are ready to support new and existing metal forming systems.

Our goal is to provide our customers with the ability to become more productive, flexible and profitable in todays increasingly competitive environment. We provide comprehensive process knowledge, turnkey installations and technical service throughout the entire life of the system.