Controller

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Founded in 1966, Positronic is a progressive, global company that builds premium power and signal connectors for several industries, including medical, aerospace and military. We are located across three continents, and are looking for highly motivated, passionate people to join our team! We offer an excellent benefit package, highlighted by low-cost health insurance, quarterly bonus program and a 4% employee-match 401k retirement plan. Discover more at https://www.connectpositronic.com/en/

Summary
The Controller is responsible for managing the company’s global financial systems, planning processes, and compliance activities. This executive role provides accurate and timely financial reporting, oversees accounting operations, and supports strategic decision-making through forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis. The Controller also directs global audit and tax compliance efforts, leads process improvement initiatives, and collaborates across departments to support corporate objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Executive Team and align financial operations with company strategy.
• Maintain and enhance global financial systems in collaboration with IT and other departments.
• Oversee accounting policies, controls, and procedures to protect company assets and ensure compliance.
• Manage the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and dashboards for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Lead internal and external audits, tax reporting, and regulatory filings across global divisions.
• Direct corporate-level budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes.
• Supervise the Corporate Accounting Department and coordinate with site and operations controllers.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business planning and acquisitions.
• Monitor and ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency in accounting practices and reporting systems.
• Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
• Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and global manufacturing environments highly desirable.

Physical

• Long periods of sitting with occasional movement.
• May lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Occasional bending, reaching, and standing during meetings or audits.
• Regular use of computers, communication tools, and financial systems.

Bonus Capability
The controller position will be eligible to earn a bonus up to 30% annually.
Working Conditions
Primarily office-based with standard climate control. Occasional visits to other business units, production areas, or audit sites may require travel or brief exposure to operational environments. Standard PPE may be required when visiting specific departments.
Competencies
Knowledge

• Financial and managerial accounting principles, audit and tax regulations.
• Strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Regulatory compliance, including GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Business software, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

• Financial analysis, forecasting, and report development.
• Policy creation and implementation.
• Cross-functional communication with executives, departments, and external auditors.
• Time and project management across multiple business units.

Abilities

• Interpret complex financial data and communicate results effectively.
• Supervise a team while coordinating with other global accounting functions.
• Apply problem-solving and critical thinking to business challenges.
• Balance detail orientation with high-level strategic focus.

POSITRONIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Positronic Industries participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at hr@connectpositronic.comor at 417-866-2322.