Financial Controller

Summary and Objective:

The primary focus of this position is ensuring accuracy, compliance, control measures, and reporting and analysis of a range of Company financial activities. The controller manages the daily tasks of the accounting team, including accounts payable and accounts receivable. This position requires expertise in financial analysis, auditing, and reporting to ensure the quality and accuracy of financial data. The controller will provide financial reporting to senior managers and external parties and assist in the development of financial policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.    Responsible for month end company and site reporting including variance analyses, and performance outlook to the leadership team and to key managers

2.    Organize month end closing process and develop closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate reporting Analyze intercompany transactions and ensure compliance with GAAP

3.    Examine the quality of financial information to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data

4.    Collaborate with management to resolve any financial discrepancies

5.    Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial policies, processes, and controls to maximize protection of company assets

6.    Be the point person for external audits and taxation to the firm’s external advisors

7.    Advise on financial decisions to support short- and long-term operational strategies

8.    Assist in establishing financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, monitoring, and reporting

9.    Maintain internal safeguards for organizational budgets verses actual expenditures

10. Oversee and support accounting team, accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, financial reporting, and compliance

11. Thoroughly understand, optimize, and leverage ERP systems for automation and reporting

Minimum Required Qualifications:

1.    Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field

2.    5 years of progressive accounting experience

3.    Strong understanding of best practices and financial data analysis

4.    Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations

5.    Strong communication abilities to effectively convey financial insights

6.    Experience managing intercompany accounting and month-end close processes.

7.    Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance

8.    Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

1.    Professional certification(s), such as CPA designation

2.    10 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field

3.    Prior financial/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

4.    Strong background in financial modeling and analysis

5.    Proficiency in audit procedures and identifying financial risks

6.    Advanced relevant computer skills (ERP, Excel, QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.)

7.    Experience managing accounting teams and mentoring staff

8.    Proven track record in implementing financial policies and procedures

Core Competencies:

1. Humility (lacks ego, team agenda, transparent, trainable, servant orientation)

2. Hungry (extra mile, internally driven, self-starter, excellence, passionate, change agent)

3. People Smart (interpersonal, group dynamics, influential, self-aware, motivating)

4. Competent (knows and can accomplish the task at hand – job, challenges, requirements)

5. Integrity (honest, reliable, transparent, strong character, loyal, righteous)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibilities for a variety of staff and individual contributors as assigned; Indirect supervisory responsibilities also exist and rely heavily on influential capabilities.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, smart phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, presentation equipment, etc. The work environment also includes a significant amount of time on the manufacturing and production floor.

Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some night and weekend work is required as needed. Working remotely is at the discretion of the immediate supervisor. The role requires phone accessibility 24/7 and emergency situations would dictate that the incumbent is available to always respond.

Travel:

This position requires from 10% to 20% travel.

AAP/EEO Statement:

All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related decisions are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000