Controller II

Job Details:

Manage Cost Accounting and Financial Analysis Systems: 

• 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.

Financial Reporting and Forecasting:

• 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.

Relationship Management:

• Maintain and develop business relationships with various departments including headquarters personnel, maintenance, operations, and engineering.

Operational Support:

• Provide credible and thorough financial analysis to support plant operations.
• Support LEAN and Safety initiatives as appropriate.

Planning and Compliance:

• 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.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CMA, MBA and/or CPA would be a plus 
• Experience: 6+ years of accounting management experience. Highly preferred experience in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of standard cost and variance reporting preferred. 
• Communication skills: Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. 
• Computer 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. 
• Understand the dynamics of procurement, production and finished good delivery, the interdependencies of these activities and how they impact profitability. 
• 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. Sponsorship is not available. 
• Please attach a resume to be considered

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

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