Business Controller

Description

• Oversees the operations of the Accounting & Finance department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
• Manages corporate bank balances to achieve operational goals; Maintains weekly cash forecast
• Planning and organizing
• Oversees the activities of the Accounting & Finance Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits, and budgets.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Provides leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Along with the Factory General Manager and Supply Chain Manager, assures compliance with all inventory controls and accuracy of inventory costing.
• Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits as needed; providing information to external auditors.
• Manages and maintains the appropriate level of cost accounting to maximize the profits of the companies.
• Establishes and maintains systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data.
• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Reconciles the company’s inventory on an annual basis in conjunction with annual external audit.
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Responsible for hiring, training, coaching and appraising employees reporting to this position.
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.

Requirements

• Must have high Ievel cost accounting expertise
• Strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and tax knowledge
• 7-10 years’ of progressively responsible experience
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Strong understanding and application of generally accepted accounting principles and practices
• Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers
• Good Judgment and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a manufacturing company/environment.
• Knowledge and experience working with ERP systems (knowledge of Infor Visual a plus)
• Experience in gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board, or other outside partners
• High proficiency with MS Excel and Word including complex pivot tables

Benefits

• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Motivating wellness program
• Paid Time Off
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health savings account with employer matching
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability.
• 401K plan with up to a 6% company match.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance