Division Controller

POSITION/JOB TITLE:        Division Controller

DEPARTMENT:                     Accounting

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:        Vice President & Controller

TRAVEL:                                Periodic (25%)

POSITION SUMMARY:  The purpose of this position is to direct and manage the division’s accounting function, financial planning & analysis, internal financial reporting, and internal control environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL REPORTING

• Direct and manage the entire accounting function of the division including corporate, field, and international accounting
• Responsible for monthly financial close process including general ledger, sales, inventory, operating and maintenance expense, invoice review, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Provide guidance and expertise to accounting team on monthly financial close and global consolidation process
• Reviews, approves, and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and adherence to policies and procedures
• Responsible for completing monthly accounting and financial reporting requirements to corporate functions
• Responsible for fulfilling data requests as needed for tax provision and tax returns
• Responsible for division payroll process
• Interface with operating departments for accounting needs. Provide analytical support to operations for evaluation of performance and operating decisions
• Travels to division office and field locations periodically as part of managing various functions and staff

FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

• Responsible for preparing and presenting variances to budget, forecast and prior year
• Collaborate closely with division management to develop and execute strategic financial plans, including forecasting, setting the annual budget, and understanding how changes in operations impact the accounting records
• Ensure timely submission of annual budget and monthly forecasting
• Coordinate with operations and corporate function on capital budgeting and tracking of capital spend
• Capital projects approval, evaluations and justifications

INTERNAL CONTROLS

• Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with all internal controls and external regulations, including SOX
• Maintain processes and controls over accounting transactions
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve financial controls and processes, implement new procedures, and enhance efficiency and productivity

TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

• Deep understanding of US GAAP
• International accounting skills are a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Expert user of Microsoft Excel including ability to work with large sets of data
• Excellent organizational skills and attention-to-detail

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• BS degree in accounting required
• 12 years of accounting experience including experience in Controller role
• Public accounting firm experience preferred but not required
• Management experience required
• Experience complying with SOX preferred
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated ability to use accounting systems
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, SAP S/4HANA, and ERP implementation is a plus
• Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPA preferred but not required

Base pay $168,000 - $210,000 based on experience.

Annual performance bonus target 25%

• In addition to competitive pay, we offer comprehensive benefits to our employees and their families, including health care coverage (medical, dental and vision plans), 401(k) retirement plan life and disability insurance, 4 weeks PTO, 10 holidays that include 2 floating days. We also offer supplemental benefits programs designed to enhance the daily life and well-being of our employees, including: supplemental life insurance for all eligible family members, supplemental short-term disability, a legal services plan, an identity theft and device protection program, critical illness, hospital and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, health management for chronic conditions, a 24/7 employee assistance program, and telemedicine.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities of, and the duties to be performed by, the employee occupying this position.

Salary : $168,000 - $210,000