What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Winnebago Industries Inc?
A Little About Us: Operating since 1968, Newmar Corporation has been helping customers explore the outdoor lifestyle, enabling extraordinary mobile experiences as they travel, live, work, and play. Newmar has been synonymous in the RV industry with luxury, quality, and innovative motor coaches. In every part of our company, we relentlessly pursue continuous improvement and enhanced productivity, driving out waste, and creating meaningful strategic differentiation. Newmar is part of Winnebago Industries, Inc. a leading U.S. manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle experiences under the Winnebago, Newmar, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, and Barletta brands.
Primary Objective of Position: Help lead Newmar’s accounting operations and financial reporting by ensuring accurate results, strong controls, well-managed manufacturing and inventory accounting, and continued support and development of the accounting team.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and provide accurate, timely financial statements and management reporting in line with U.S. GAAP and corporate policies.
- Guide core accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, intercompany activity, and account reconciliations.
- Lead internal controls and SOX compliance for the accounting function, including documentation, testing support, issue follow-up, and efforts to help protect company assets.
- Oversee product costing, standard costs, inventory valuation, cycle-count controls, reserves, and manufacturing margin analysis.
- Serve as Newmar’s main accounting contact for internal and external audits, coordinating schedules, documentation, responses, and corrective actions.
- Oversee bank reconciliations, cash controls, working-capital reporting, and accounting support for treasury, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and corporate finance on budgeting, forecasting, capital decisions, financial analysis, and business performance improvement.
- Improve accounting processes, documentation, automation, and financial systems, including ERP and reporting enhancements.
- Lead, coach, and support the accounting team by setting clear expectations, building capability, encouraging cross-training, and providing responsive service to business partners.
- Provide timely financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to the CFO and senior leadership; perform other related duties as assigned.
Key Attributes
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, SOX compliance, cost accounting, and inventory accounting.
- Hands-on leadership style with sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and accountability.
- Ability to translate financial information into clear business insights for finance and non-finance leaders.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, explain financial impacts, and recommend practical solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to develop talent, improve processes, and work effectively with leaders across the business.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.
- Significant progressive accounting leadership experience, preferably in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading financial close processes and coordinating internal and external audits.
- Proficiency with ERP, financial reporting systems, and Microsoft Office applications; Infor XA experience is a plus.
- Prior experience leading and developing an accounting team required.
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