Controller

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies. Durex Industries has over 40 years’ expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers across a range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testing and laboratory and quality assurance services. Durex serves businesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plastics processing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Its innovative bespoke solutions – such as retrofitting heating elements to prevent outdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom‑made circulation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines. Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world! The Role We’re looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Controller to join a quickly evolving company and team. That means new ways of thinking and an innovative vision for the Controlling and Reporting, Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables teams. The Controller will be responsible for defining and executing accounting and financial reporting practices, and driving global best practices through global training and robust process documentation. Your Responsibilities Accounting, Reporting and Planning Business partner with General Manager while building strong working relationships with all functional leaders. Oversee and support accounting team (General Accounting, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Cost Accounting, and Local Controlling) with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements Lead the budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, reporting and quarterly pacing process – linking Durex into the ETS and Spirax Corporate processes. Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting that aligns with business objectives and strategy. Assists in the month and quarter end preparation of financial statements. Ensures completeness and accuracy of the company’s corporate reporting activities of actuals. Analyze historical and future financial results to provide guidance to organization regarding performance, accuracy, and completeness of consolidated results. Oversees the month end close and the preparation of monthly journal entries Assists in the month and quarter end preparation of financial statements Reviews key account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial statements Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all locations Manages internal and external audit preparation and completion Cost Accounting Manage cost function and drive costing processes to ensure robust data Complete the required preparations for the annual cost roll, ensure they are robustly documented and communicate internally Drive consistent practices across operations and costing/quoting practices Partner with operations on evaluation of outsourcing / make decisions Oversee and ensure strong co‑ordination of the physical inventory process and process enhancements Compliance Management Drives the completion of internal compliance processes and recommend best practices. Guide financial decision making by developing and monitoring policies and procedures Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets Ad‑hoc and Project Analysis Evolve and refine the business metrics and reporting providing insightful information to leadership and design dashboards to provide transparency on important KPIs. Maintains data consistency across various financial databases Assists with and reviews tax requests, filings, and research Perform value added ad‑hoc analyses that help drive decision making Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA Preferred but not required 5+ years’ experience as a senior‑level accounting or finance position Strong technical skills required across all aspects of accounting Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Proficiency with Excel, knowledge of Great Plains, Microsoft Dynamics, and/or TM1 preferred Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, including maintaining highly confidential information Be self‑motivated, driven, flexible and adaptable to complete assigned tasks; results driven Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring finance professionals At Durex Industries, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment. Durex Industries is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Durex Industries