Controller

Job Description

Description:

This role reports to the CFO and is responsible for financial reporting, general accounting support, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A, with an emphasis on manufacturing cost accounting).

The Controller will work closely with the CFO in support of developing Budgets and forecasts. In addition, this position will be responsible for working closely with the finance team to ensure the integrity of reported financial results. Ability to work closely with management and operations employees to review and explain monthly financial performance, key business drivers and variance to budget is critical.

This position requires strong cost accounting, FP&A and technical accounting support skills. Strong communication and mentoring capabilities are critical along with a high level of attention to detail, process improvement and strong familiarity with internal controls. Expertise in Excel/ PowerPoint and other MS Office applications is critical. Power BI experience is a plus.

Financial Systems & Controls

· Maintains monthly WIP and margin analysis against budget. Highlight and understand variances. Reports at the project level all costs including raw materials, direct labor and overheads. Understands and reports variance to standards. Actively leads the budgeting process for COGS/Gross Margin planning.

· Manages operational efficiency metrics, reports causals for variances.

· Maintains the general ledger and all related accounts with proper documentation and records of financial transactions. Completes accurate monthly account reconciliations. Records and reviews journal entries posted to the general ledger, to assure accuracy and compliance with finance policies and established accounting principles; controls all changes to chart of accounts.

· Develops, implements and monitors finance policies and procedures. Monitors and maintains a strong internal control environment.

· Establishes and implements a consistent month-end close and reporting process. Ensures all inventory balance sheet accounts are reconciled accurately and timely.

· Ensures accuracy of inventory valuation processes.

· Works closely with operations to review margin variances and bring clarity and understanding to causals. Reports gross margin variances and impacts.

· Participates in bi-weekly project reviews.

· Participates in the annual external audit process, including document gathering, explanation of current processes, and sufficient and timely resolution of all open items.

· Proposes improvements in reporting including the tools and systems providing financial information. Contributes to the implementation of best practices within our financial processes.

Budgets

· Responsible for Budget / Forecast / Financial Plan information; and understanding operational impacts.

· Provides detailed analysis and understanding of the budget including comparison to prior year, prior budget forecast, and overall trends. Highlights and recommends areas for improvement which may assist in company or departmental goal setting.

· Works with management to analyze budgets and recommend changes to achieve corporate plan.

Skills & Performance as Appropriate for Business Needs

· Ensures understanding of the organization’s vision, values, goals and strategies and their relationship to daily work.

· Manages performance by clearly defining job responsibilities and standards of performance; tracking progress against goals; providing clear, thorough, timely feedback; and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

· Ensure all work instructions and procedures are up to date.Requirements:

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelors required, Masters preferred. CPA a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years’ work experience in Accounting/Finance

• Significant standard cost experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with visual analysis tools, Power BI and/or Tableau.

• Previous Supervisory experience preferred

Full-time