Controller

Controller, ConexSmart 

FLSA Status: Salary 

Reports To: Trexon Chief Financial Officer; dotted line to ConexSmart General Manager 

Location: Conifer, Colorado 

Summary 

Trexon is actively seeking a Business Unit Controller for ConexSmart, an aerospace and defense cable and wire harness manufacturer located in Conifer, Colorado, 15 miles southwest of Denver, Colorado. Serving as a finance leader, the Controller provides invaluable support to the entire Business Unit (BU) and its management team. The primary objective is to ensure accurate accounting records while offering guidance that facilitates informed financial decision-making while driving the financial transformation of the business unit. 

Reporting directly to Trexon's Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is entrusted with upholding the corporate accounting policies at the BU, ensuring proper accounting controls for accurate financial records and leading initiatives that optimize financial processes and enhance performance across the department. A core aspect of the role involves leveraging advanced ERP systems and other digital tools to foster growth, increase productivity, and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 

The Controller's responsibilities encompass accounting operations, financial and cash management, and implementation of strategies to align financial practices with organizational goals. By collaborating closely with stakeholders, the Controller plays a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies that drive the unit forward. 

Effective communication is integral to the Controller's role, as the Controller must articulate financial insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders. By fostering a culture of transparency and accountability, the Controller helps cultivate an environment conducive to achieving organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, leadership skills and a proven track record in accounting and financial management within a dynamic business environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform and manage the BU level month-end closing, financial reporting and account reconciliation processes. This involves preparing and reviewing journal entries and performing account reconciliations. 

• Perform and manage the day-to-day accounting activities of the BU. This involves performing bank reconciliations, collaborating with the corporate centralized Accounts Payable department, reviewing and collecting accounts receivable balances and monitoring inventory accounting processes for accuracy. 

• Develop and report on analytics to influence effective decision making and achieve revenue, gross margin, EBITDA and working capital targets. This includes but is not limited to pricing, products costs, operational cost productivity and expense management, right-sizing cost levels while driving improvement in the cash conversion cycle. 

• Participate in Operations/Business Reviews and other special projects or steering committees to ensure achievement of financial plans and strategic goals. 

• Review current accounting policies and procedures at the BU level to ensure compliance with GAAP and consistency with corporate accounting policies. This includes cash, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accounting areas. Develop and implement new policies and procedures where necessary. 

• Collaborate across all BU departments (Sales, Procurement, Operations, etc.) and provide financial support and guidance to ensure processes and procedures are appropriate and provide accurate data for financial reporting and analytics. 

• Collaborate with the Trexon Corporate Accounting, FP&A and other teams regarding accounting/financial requirements for the division and ensuring the financial statements are GAAP compliant and timely reported. 

• Build the Annual Operating Budget of the BU using a bottoms-up approach to achieve company strategic and financial goals. 

• Manage BU cash position and 13-week cash flow forecast model. 

• Ensure compliance with state and local government sales and use tax reporting requirements. 

• Perform other job-related duties as requested by management. 

Key Competencies 

• Excellent Leadership Skills including drive, decision making, self-direction, influence, presentation, and verbal/written communications. 

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose positive business solutions to problems. 

• Strong influencing and problem-solving skills with attention to the details. 

• High intellectual curiosity and strategic mindset. 

• Ability to handle confidential financial and personnel information appropriately. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines. 

• Forward-thinking in implementing tools and techniques to improve analytics, driving better business decisions. 

• Good organizational skills and ability/capacity to handle a high work volume. 

• Self-motivated and positive team player. 

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed. 

• Ability to collaborate and work in a matrixed team environment. 

Qualifications 

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA or MBA preferred. 

Experience: Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a dedicated accounting/finance function, Manufacturing and inventory accounting experience strongly preferred. 

Knowledge: Working knowledge of payroll processing, taxes, compliance, auditing, and benefits administration. Demonstrated ability to improve processes and diagnose problems. Training will be provided on internal Trexon processes and systems, as required for this position. 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The employee must occasionally crouch, stoop, or reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision,

Compensation: $130,000