Controller

At Thomson Power Systems, strong financial governance is essential to supporting our operations and growth. We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our Finance team on a six‑month contract, with the potential for extension to permanent, to support business continuity. This role will provide hands‑on accounting leadership and ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations.

The Controller position functions primarily as a business partner for plant and financial management but is also required to be hands-on and highly interactive with operations & commercial leadership as well as with Division, corporate finance and external audit firms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of the accounting department (in accordance with GAAP guidelines) including personnel assignments, month end close, budgets, forecasts, and continuous improvement programs within the department. Coordinate accounts payable, receivable, and payroll functions.
• Review and approval of daily/monthly over-time revenue recognition.
• Direct and approves the payroll activity in the Finance Department.
• Ensure timely, accurate submission of all corporate reporting requirements.
• Monthly completion of variance analysis, evaluation of financial performance and identification of cost over-runs or cost reduction opportunities including product costing, department budgets and inventory value.
• Maintain actual costing system and internal controls.
• Participate in the implementation of the SAP ERP system
• Support to other departments to facilitate process improvements as related to info systems and business process reporting.
• Participate & contribute as member of the plant management staff including decision making, policy development, strategic planning and plant functions or presentations.
• Develop, through team participation, methods and procedures to increase productivity and improve service.

Critical Competencies

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fluent in computer use of MRP or SAP software packages.
• Fluent using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.
• Experience with using Power BI
• Ability to analyze situations and react in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Excellent verbal, writing and people skills.
• Have a “can-do” attitude and not be afraid to “roll their sleeves up” if the business/team(s) require it.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or a finance field required.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in operational accounting required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Hands on experience utilizing a computerized MRP system such as SAP.
• Five years supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

Physical Demand and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to hear and talk. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, to stop, bend or kneel and must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Overnight travel up to 15%.

The work environment is mostly in the office. Occasional overnight travel is required. Regular visits to the shop floor are required.

General:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.