Director of Finance

Controller

Summary: The Controller must have solid communication, technology, analytical and management skills. Candidates should possess knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The role usually requires at least five years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Candidates who also have professional accreditations such as certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA) or chartered global management accountant (CGMA) are preferred. Previous experience in manufacturing accounting is also needed.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Familiar with GAAP procedures
• Reconcile bank balances & outstanding checks, monitor bank account daily
• Prepare & finalize vendors’ payment weekly, tracking due dates & vendors requiring payments
• Complete ACH payments & wire transfers to vendors & intercompany accounts
• Provide monthly key metrics to plant directors to monitor processes, including labor costs, revenue, cost of goods sold, materials, & budget
• Provide daily and weekly cashflow updates to finance director including budgeting needs for future
• Provide vendors with documentation to complete to add new vendors in system for adding/updating vendors including adding bank information to system & setting up bank templets for electronic payments
• Complete end of month, quarterly & yearly Journal Entries to capture accruals and true up accounts
• Create necessary journal entries to correct/reconcile accounts as needed
• Assist tracking and maintaining inventory counts and update WIP in system
• Set procedures and controls with documentation to ensure they’re followed for checks and balances
• Process AP as needed & support accounting team
  
  

Financial Analysis

• Preparing and analyzing various financial and operational forecasts and reports to include cash flow forecasts, margin analysis, and other financial forecasts
• Investigating and analyzing operational and financial variances from projections, budgets, or forecasts
• Ability to forecast and project ebbs and flows and report issues in future cash flow
• Assessing weekly and monthly operational and financial performance and identifying areas of improvement
• Assisting COO in developing forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans
• Other duties as required and assigned
  
  

General Work Requirements

• Maintaining an organized and clean workstation
• Adhering to safety procedures and wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) as required by job assignment
• Exhibits professional attitude toward associates, customers, suppliers, and others
• Willingness to contact vendors when issues arise to resolve in a timely manner
• Demonstrates effective verbal & written communication throughout the organization
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: May have 1 AP Specialist reporting to them.

Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office & ERP systems)
• Good operational accounting, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Cost Accounting Experience
• Knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Ability to read and analyze financial statements.
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, an essential requirement for the position is the ability to sit for long periods of time and walk the floor daily on a Gemba walk. The employee is regularly required to be able to read, write, and communicate effectively. Job responsibilities demand exposure to the production floor where company lifting limits and safety rules will be enforced. Employee must be able to work 8-hour shifts as an essential requirement of the position. Random drug tests may also be performed to ensure compliance with company policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100K - $130K per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
  
  

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus opportunities
  
  

Experience

• Accounting: 3 -5 years (Preferred)
• Finance: 3-5 years (Preferred)
  
  

License/Certification

• CPA (Preferred)
  
  

In Person Required - Kettering, OH 45429: Relocate before starting work (Required)