What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Marangoni Tread?
Location: Remote (Fully work-from-home)
Department: Accounting
Reports To: COO
FLSA Status: Exempt
About Us
Marangoni Tread North America, Inc. is a fast-paced manufacturing organization focused on delivering reliable financial reporting, strong internal controls, and actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. We value collaboration across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, HR, IT, and Sales to drive operational improvements and profitability.
Job Summary
The Controller leads the accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions. This role ensures accurate financial statements, robust internal controls, and efficient operations, partnering with the Analysis function to provide insights and support strategic decision-making. Responsibilities include driving month-end close, maintaining the general ledger, overseeing accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, tax compliance, and optimizing financial systems while upholding SOX/internal control requirements and supporting external audits.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Financial Reporting
Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Manage consolidation and intercompany activities as applicable.
Maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting; document and test controls; coordinate with Internal Audit and external auditors.
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Oversee AR processes: invoicing, revenue recognition, cash applications, and cash reconciliations.
Monitor AR aging, coordinate collections with Sales and Customer Service, and improve cash flow.
Accounts Payable (AP)
Oversee AP processing: supplier invoices, approvals, coding, and timely payments.
Optimize working capital and vendor relationships; perform AP reconciliations and support expense reimbursements.
Fixed Assets & Inventory Accounting
Manage fixed assets lifecycle: capitalization, depreciation, impairment inquiries, and asset disposals.
Oversee inventory costing, valuation, cycle counts, and write-downs; collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain for accurate cost reporting.
Financial Systems & Data Management
Lead integrity and configuration of ERP modules (GL, AP, AR, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Procurement) and master data governance.
Champion system improvements, data migrations, and reporting automation; partner with IT on integrations and security controls.
Ensure data accuracy for management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
Internal Controls & Compliance
Design, implement, and maintain internal controls aligned with SOX/internal control frameworks.
Facilitate external audits, prepare control documentation, and support compliance activities.
Ensure policy adherence, risk assessment, and remediation plans.
Financial Planning & Analysis Collaboration
Partner with the Analysis function to deliver accurate planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
Provide financial insight, variance analyses, and performance recommendations to optimize profitability, cash flow, and capital allocation.
Support capital budgeting, cost accounting initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, HR, IT, and Sales to deliver reliable financial information and drive operational improvements.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Experience: 7–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience; manufacturing industry experience highly desirable.
Technical Knowledge:
Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and internal controls, with experience in SOX compliance.
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics) and financial consolidation/reporting tools.
Data analytics proficiency; advanced Excel skills; familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or similar analytics tools is a plus.
Skills:
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Leadership: experience leading a finance team, mentoring staff, and driving process improvements.
Work Environment & Conditions
This role is fully work-from-home.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods; participate in video/telephone meetings; communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
Reasonable accommodations available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This position is exempt (FLSA) and reports to the COO.
EEO & Accommodation
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact HR.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, especially in manufacturing finance, SOX/compliance, and ERP systems. Include any applicable certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) if available.