Controller

Job description:

Our client is a leading is a growing industrial products manufacturer. The Company is a technology leader in their markets
The position will be based in Northfield, Minnesota and is responsible for the total finance and accounting function of the site. This site leader is an integral member of the management team, acting as a critical business partner to the General Manager.
The Controller will lead and oversee the finance team, ensuring all accounting and financial processes comply with corporate standards, while also acting as a strategic partner to drive initiatives that enhance profitability, cash flow management and support long-term growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee the activities of the Accounting and Finance Department for
the accurate and timely completion of monthly financial close,
internal and external financial information, budget, forecasts and
annual audits.
- Establish and maintain systems and controls which safeguard company
assets by verifying the integrity of all systems, processes, and
data, including complying with the requirements of the Internal
Controls program.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to corporate policies, local
country, and US GAAP, as well as tax, customs, and trade compliance.
- Maximize financial returns by establishing and overseeing the
financial aspects of the assigned site/business segment performance.
- Proactively drive actions to improve profitability, cashflow and
long-term performance.
- Manage cash flow, liquidity and working capital
- Identify and build business cases for investments, evaluate and
mitigate risks, understand foreign exchange and currencies impacts,
support quotes and work with customers, drawing on strong business
acumen to achieve high site performance.
- Identify and develop opportunities for process improvements such as
finance digitization efforts.
- Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business
activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and
earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
- Drive HR Strategies, talent development, coaching, mentoring and
culture actions to recruit and retain a qualified, motivated and
high performing workforce.

Qualifications:

- 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including
leadership responsibility within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, general
ledger management, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and
working capital management.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements,
internal controls, and audit processes.
- Experience leading internal and external audits and ensuring
compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to drive financial performance, support
strategic business decisions, and partner effectively with
operational and executive leadership.
- Proven track record of improving finance processes, strengthening
controls, increasing automation, and building scalable accounting
and finance capabilities.
- Experience leading, developing, and building high-performing
accounting or finance teams.
Education
- Bachelors degree in finance or accounting
- CPA preferred
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This is a great opportunity for an operationally oriented manufacturing finance professional. The selected individual will direct internal and off-shore staff, work with multiple facilities and be part of the management team. The business is growing and management believes there are possible ways to accelerate the current growth.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 1350000

Salary Max : $ 150000

Currency Type : USD