APL Engineered Materials, Inc. is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the accounting and finance functions for our Urbana, Illinois facility. This position is responsible for financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The Controller will work closely with operations and other functional areas to support business objectives and identify opportunities to improve financial processes and performance.
ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations & Controls
- Oversee accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and support of external audits.
- Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, vendor payments, customer collections, and related financial activities.
- Prepare financial statements through the local ERP system and load financial results into Hyperion Financial Management.
- Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and eliminate non-value-added activities.
- Maintain and enforce effective internal controls and accounting procedures.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Analyze monthly operating results, including sales, gross margins, inventory levels, and other key financial metrics.
- Perform profitability analyses for products, services, and projects.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, including balance sheet and cash flow forecasting.
- Partner with manufacturing to review productivity, overhead performance, standard cost variances, and KPI scorecards.
- Work with department leaders to identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Five to seven years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proven experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation.
- Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment, including standard costing and variance analysis.
- International accounting or financial reporting experience is preferred.
- Experience with Hyperion Financial Management is a plus.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong listening, judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 per year, based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible spending account
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
APL Engineered Materials, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APL Engineered Materials, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or recruiters.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Five to seven years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Manufacturing environment experience
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proven experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation
- Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment, including standard costing and variance analysis
- International accounting or financial reporting experience
- Experience with Hyperion Financial Management
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong listening, judgment, and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance
What We Do
APL Engineered Materials, Inc. is a globally recognized specialty chemical manufacturer based in Urbana, Illinois. The company specializes in the purification and synthesis of high-purity, ultra-dry inorganic chemicals, including moisture-free halides, metal halide mixtures, amalgams, and rare earth metals. Its products are foundational to high-tech and national security sectors, specifically serving the lighting, scintillation, nuclear, energy storage, and photovoltaics markets.
