Site Controller, Michigan

Summary:

Develops, interprets, and implements complex financial and accounting concepts, or techniques for financial planning and control, by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Month end closing and responsibility for financial management of L/MPH location.  Includes gathering information, cutoff, booking journal entries, creation and review of financials, oversee daily/weekly accounting, etc. 

• Work in BPCS ERP environment, reviewing existing practices and making recommendations for process improvements to maximize ERP utilization, and data visibility, includes queries and report development based on site needs.

• L/MPH margins:  Review, perform analysis, and report out to management monthly.

• Evaluates complex profit plans, operating records, and financial statements and identifies trends and recommends improvements accordingly.

• Directs preparation of studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and business forecasts.

• Works with Local management team to analyze and Identify CAPEX needs and support development of the business plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Interprets and applies corporate financial policies, and accounting theory.

• Makes recommendations to management regarding continuous improvement opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.

• Coordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, new business planning, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts.

• Assists organization's Corporate controller in the development of the budget, planning, and other corporate requirements.

• Administers and reviews the Expense Management platform for all local cardholders.

• Analyzes customer financials to determine creditworthiness, and suggested payment terms.

• Other duties may include:  Monthly department expense review, bank borrowing base preparation, reporting for A/R insurance, sales tax, T&E expense report generation and maintenance, work with and provide information to Financial Auditors, bank reconciliation updates, consolidation of financials, costing, ad hoc reporting and analysis. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Manages a department of one and AR/AP Specialist.  Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (BA) in Accounting from an accredited four-year college/university and two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills: Manufacturing Software (BPCS/AS400) Accounting software and MS Office.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CPA/CMA desirable.

Physical Demands: 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 this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities include close vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Basic Core Competencies 

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback and gives appropriate recognition to/from others.

• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve, promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.