Controller / Director of Finance

This role will oversee the accounting and finance for a profitable $30M Manufacturing organization and will report to the CEO and responsible for managing a team of 2-3 staff responsible for all month end and year end close activities, cost accounting, financial statement reporting, variance review, external audit, and tax compliance. Perform data analysis on accounting transactions. The CEO is looking for someone who is dynamic and can partner with business operations to create greater efficiencies and develop reporting metrics to drive efficiency.

• Mentor department (3)responsible for GL accounting, financial reporting, AP and AR
• Implement appropriate inventory internal controls and process improvements and support standard and project cost accounting system
• Retain banking, CPA firm, and insurance relationships including yearly vendor renewal
• Interact directly with the independent auditor’s year end audit and tax compliance preparation.
• Work with the Accounting Supervisor to improve month end close processes
• Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and monthly presentations to executive leadership team.
• Lead ERP system process improvements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Economics.
• Certified Public Accountant and/or MBA preferred
• 10-15 years of relevant accounting experience, management and FP&A for complex manufacturing environments.
• Expert knowledge of cost accounting, project accounting and inventory valuation
• Advanced PC skills with high proficiency in Excel and data analytics required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to work seamlessly as part of a team or independently.
• Experience with ERP systems & implementations

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Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all financial accounting processes and financial reporting for corporate and manufacturing facilities
• Review standard costs for all items and update them on an annual basis in addition to project accounting for services.
• Develop annual budgets / forecasts
• Lead inventory management including logistic tracking, inventory demand planning and product movement.
• Manage Bill of Materials set up for all items produced and complete variance analysis for changes during the year.
• Provide weekly variable labor cost performance data and period spending to various plant teams.
• Support manufacturing cycle count process and inventory physical counts.
• Coordinate, review, and approve all monthly account reconciliations.
• Ensure all necessary journal entries are processed accurately and timely.
• Drive the mitigation of any control gaps ensuring solid financial controls are in place.
• Assist in the identification, analysis, and tracking of plant cost reduction projects.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.S./B.A. degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance or Economics required; CPA is a plus.
• Position requires 5+ years of Inventory, project accounting and standard cost accounting experience
• Experience with team leadership of 4+ staff
• Strong Excel skills are required.
• Attention to detail, and strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and influence skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.