Position Summary

The Group Controller is responsible to oversee the accounting and control functions of all operating sites, manage and supervise the accounting organization, establish consistent manufacturing cost accounting methodology, lead budgeting processes, implement best practices, combine and manage accounting support functions, support M&A activities and integration, close the books on a timely basis consistent with US GAAP, provide financial statements and other analysis to support consolidation and SEC reporting, and provide analysis and reports to support operational improvement.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervision of finance team at all sites

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Supervise the accounting organization and personnel of all operating sites.
Manage the accounting organization and financial reporting activities of all operating sites.
Prepare GAAP financial statements and supporting analyses on a timely basis, and present financials and analysis to executive management.
Coordinate audits and reviews of annual and quarterly financial statements.
Develop a high-performance team through effective leadership and provision of guidance and development opportunities for each team member.
Implement best practices to streamline accounting processes, improve the system of internal controls, and reduce time to accurately close the books. Establish and drive improvement of KPIs within accounting.
Organize to provide accounting support more effectively across the operating sites.
Develop and implement a consistent cost accounting methodology across all operating sites in compliance with GAAP and in support of good managerial decision making.
Assist as a key participant in implementing, maintaining, and upgrading the ERP system. Drive proper and improved use of the ERP system in all areas of the organization.
Assist in companywide process and profit improvement initiatives. Develop KPIs, analysis, reports, and recommendations in support of company growth and profitability.
Be a key team member to establish and monitor company and department budgets. Provide budget vs actual reporting and analysis in support of monthly and quarterly business reviews.
Ensure compliance with sales tax and other local accounting requirements.
Provide due diligence support for M&A activity and lead financial integration of acquired operations.
Perform additional duties as needed or requested by the senior executive team.
Performs additional, related duties and assignments as needed.

Travel

10% to 20%

Position Type & Expected Work Hours

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position. Work hours are typically from 8-4:30pm

Qualifications

Experience & Education

Minimum of five (5) years of Controller experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with a public company.
Manufacturing cost accounting experience.
ERP system implantation experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field.
Professional designation as a CPA or CMA.

Qualifications

Detail oriented individual with extensive computer skills and software package experience; proficient using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, performing accounting tasks and providing financial information on a timely basis.
Communicates effectively both written and verbal.
Unquestionable, high-level integrity and ethics; able to handle sensitive and proprietary financial information with discretion and confidentiality.