Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Controller to join our growing manufacturing company. This individual will oversee all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in accounting processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing environments and hands-on experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. This is a key leadership role, critical to supporting strategic decision-making and driving operational success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Management: Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including month-end and year-end close processes, reconciliations, financial reporting, and forecasting.
- Manufacturing Accounting: Manage cost accounting, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold (COGS) to support accurate product costing and margin analysis.
- ERP System Management: Lead the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the ERP system, ensuring its alignment with financial reporting and operational goals.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with management to prepare annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and periodic forecasts. Provide insight into financial trends and performance metrics.
- Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, standards, and internal controls. Oversee the preparation for audits and resolve any discrepancies identified.
- Financial Analysis: Provide key financial analysis to senior management, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improved profitability and cost savings.
- Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor accounting staff, ensuring they are trained and equipped to handle their responsibilities. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of financial reporting, budgeting, and overall financial management.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CMA preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management within a manufacturing environment.
- ERP Experience: Strong hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite) in a manufacturing setting.
- Manufacturing Expertise: In-depth understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial controls specific to a manufacturing environment.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with other financial software and reporting tools.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, with a track record of successfully managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on improving financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
Additional Preferred Skills:
- Experience in managing financial consolidation for multi-location operations.
- Knowledge of international financial regulations if applicable.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles is a plus.
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