Controller I

Controller I

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CMA, MBA and/or CPA would be a plus
• 6+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of standard cost and variance reporting preferred
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong PC skills (SAP, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Knowledgeable in the areas of GAAP, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Accounting, Payroll, and SOX
• Requires knowledge of cost accounting practices and theories
• Strong leadership skills of team members
• Critical thinking skills
• Must reside in the United States to be considered

Responsibilities

• Direct activities related to maintaining cost accounting and financial analysis systems
• Ensure accuracy in product costs, production costs, and manufacturing variances
• Oversee formal and informal financial accounting and payroll systems, including payroll administration and internal controls
• Provide direction for internal and external financial reporting and forecasting efforts
• Supervise reporting and analysis of plant performance, production reporting, and inventory functions
• Support new product development and cost reduction efforts through financial analysis and cost estimates
• Maintain and develop business relationships with various departments including headquarters personnel, maintenance, operations, and engineering
• Provide credible and thorough financial analysis to support plant operations
• Support LEAN and Safety initiatives as appropriate
• Lead the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP), and other performance projections
• Develop and implement key controls for SOX compliance
• Coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• CMA, MBA and/or CPA would be a plus
• Understanding of standard cost and variance reporting preferred