Controller

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the site, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Key Deliverables

Provide accurate monthly financial statements.

Prepare budget by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.

Provide complete and accurate supporting information for financial transactions.

Ensure compliance with federal and state financial reporting regulations.

Support the operations planning process to develop accurate and timely sales and net income forecast information.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain timely and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for site and corporate use.

Manage the month-end close process by reviewing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.

Responsible for the general ledger and all subsidiary financial ledgers including system-generated transactions.

Establish, implement, and monitor appropriate internal controls and policies to ensure conformance and compliance with accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and other statutory requirements related to a publicly traded company, i.e., Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).

Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.

Provide accounting and information for periodic (weekly, monthly, etc.) financial site and corporate reporting.

Supervise the A/P, A/R, payroll, and other supporting accounting functions. Responsible for timely payment of expenditures and credit and collection of site receivables.

Supervise job costing, application of costing methods, and allocation of indirect costs. Performs business scenario modeling such as flexible-budgeting, contribution-margin analysis, etc.

Research and investigate accounting standards and apply technical guidance for complex business issues and transactions.

Direct preparation of annual “zero-based” budget and rolling forecasts including supporting detail plans (sales, capital, manpower, etc.) Prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification. Compares performance with operating plans and standards. Provides reports and interprets the results of operations to all levels of management.

Participate in site sales and operations planning process to develop accurate and timely sales and net income forecast information. Provides detailed information to support planning process as needed.

Model detailed assumptions and future events to provide budgeted and forecasted financial statements.

Assist in relevant decisions affecting site and corporate financial performance including return on investment, make-buy decisions, breakeven analysis, etc.

Responsible for care, custody, and control of site fixed assets.

Prepare sales, use, and business returns for various tax jurisdictions, as necessary.

Operates as a primary contact with corporate finance and external auditors.

Keeps abreast of current trends and practices in field of expertise. Assumes other special activities and responsibilities as directed.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

May have an Assistant Controller that reports directly to this role.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

3-5 years of experience in finance with a track record of increased responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business required

Management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

CPA or CMA preferred

Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and accounting systems, well-developed financial analysis capabilities, and demonstrated ability to manage integrated applications.

Knowledge of forecasting and budgeting concepts

Proficient with MS Office Suite including strong Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to recruit, train and develop personnel to build a strong financial organization and to allow for promotional opportunities for all members of the staff

Strong leadership presence and ability to collaborate, influence and build relationships with all levels of the organization