What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Tremco CPG Inc.?
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: List the job's essential functions or key responsibilities from most important or time-consuming to least (daily, weekly, monthly, annually or another regular/irregular interval)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: List the job's essential functions or key responsibilities from most important or time-consuming to least (daily, weekly, monthly, annually or another regular/irregular interval)
- Review financial plans and prepare financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules for the guidance of management.
- Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information in accordance with Tremco’s reporting standards.
- Create consistent reporting guidelines to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other standards used to evaluate and measure fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness monthly and annually, as well as any ad hoc requests.
- Prepare internal and external financial statements, including balance sheet, profit and loss statement, cash flow and other reports.
- Review and approve financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to holding companies, tax returns, and reports for government and banking regulator agencies. Revies financial results with Senior Management in accordance with established timelines.
- Oversee the monthly and yearly financial close process, ensure accuracy, review journal entries and fixed asset schedules, and reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts.
- Work with Senior Management and finance/accounting team in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
- Ensure timely, complete, and accurate financial information for all required purposes including but not limited to tax planning and preparation, RPM reporting, etc.
- Interface with internal and external auditors ensuring that all requests are addressed timely.
- Act as the primary liaison for all corporate system integrations. Assists with company software and access including but not limited to HFM, SAP, ReadSoft, Concur, etc.
- Ensure confidentiality and integrity of financial data in compliance with GAAP, RPM/Tremco CPG policies, and SOX.
- Plan, direct, and manage all accounting operational functions for assigned operational unit(s).
- Analyze key financial metrics and operational data and provide recommendations on cost savings, profitability, capital expenditures, strategic initiatives, and process improvements. Develop KPIs.
- Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts to assist in budgeting, decision-making, and long-term planning.
- Maintain internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets and prevent fraud, ensuring that all financial policies and procedures are followed.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all financial transactions.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with operational unit leaders to gather input, assess financial performance, and set goals for the plant in coordination with divisional leadership.
- Analyze cost structures, inventory levels, and pricing strategies.
- Hire, lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.