Controller

A leading organization in the Electrical industry is looking for a Controller to join their team in collaboration to effectively plan, organize and direct all activity areas pertaining to manufacturing accounts and/or function systems such as purchases, inventory, overhead, production, and labor to determine the impact of these costs on the cost of goods sold.

Controller Responsibilities:

Coordination with appropriate manufacturing personnel to facilitate the periodic update of the standard costs in the bill of materials

Maintain daily financial reports and check methods to confirm transaction entry to MRP system

Make estimates of new and proposed product costs for pricing and planning purposes

Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports for upper management comparing standard costs to actual production costs

Analyze DL/IDL variances on a daily basis and report on periodic variances and their causes, with a focus on DL/IDL variances

Monitor MRP system for accuracy, including errors in receiving, production reporting, shipping, and routings

Compile and analyze the manufacturing operations financial information and assist in month-end close of the General Ledger as it relates to COGS and Inventory accounting

Generate weekly reports to include material variance, direct labor variance and assist with variance analysis

Assist with development of product costs for budget

Analyze labor, material, inventory, and purchase price variances and investigate discrepancies on a regular basis

Review direct and indirect labor performance including preparing production line reconciliations (e.g., headcount, downtime)

Perform periodic audits of production records to ensure accuracy of recorded quantities, verify internal steps and controls are being followed, and analyze usage of materials

Create product structure and maintain bills of material for all manufacturing goods

Coordinate interim physical inventory counts and monitor the cycle count program

Assist the materials department with monthly inventory activities

Support and participate in year-end inventory observation

Controller Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent degree

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing/inventory environment as a cost accountant, analyst, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Possess sound financial and business insights

Experience in MRP/ERP system; S2K software or AS400 preferred

Intermediate or above proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work under time constraints

Controller Compensation:

Competitive salary (Depends on Experience)

Excellent healthcare benefits package, employee assistance program, PTO, and paid holidays

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