Controller

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CONTROLLER

We have an opportunity for aController within Kimball Electronics Jasper (KEJ). This position reports to the North America Group Financial Manager with a dotted line reporting structure to the KEJ General Manager and Kimball Electronics Inc. (KEI) Chief Accounting Officer. This position is responsible for the accuracy of KEJs financial reporting the month-end closing process internal controls compliance providing data for business decision making developing the KEJ finance team continuously improving financial processes and supporting the business to drive profitable growth.

This is an existing in-person position at KEJ.

Basic Background Requirements

This position will require:

The ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Excellent communication skills

A strong foundation of financial and cost accounting principles

A proactive and self-motivated individual that desires to make a positive impact on the organization

Bachelors degree (typically accounting or finance)

5 years of cost and financial accounting experience in a manufacturing setting

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to travel periodically as required to support business needs (less than 5%)

Helpful but not required:

• An MBA and CMA / APICS (manufacturing) certifications.
• Experience working in SAP ECC or S/4HANA
• Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform tools (BI Apps Automate)

Key Performance Objectives

Short Term: (0 to 3 months)
Learn Kimball philosophies to understand our financial policies existing processes and controls

Become familiar with our production facility and customers in order to provide accurate financial forecasts

Build relationships with the KEJ finance team KEJ leadership team KEJ staff and our Kimball Electronics Shared Services (KESS) partners

Understand Kimball Electronics culture

Perform month-end close processes required for accurate financial statements
Focus on accurate and timely financial and management reports to support our profitability goals and cost management
Maintain a strong internal control and compliance structure within KE-Jasper to support accurate financial reporting

Midterm: (3 to 12 months)

Assume ownership for:

• Full income statement and balance sheet forecasting and month-end closing
• Plant level quote process which links to Global Quote processes
• Customer profitability analysis and reporting
• Fixed asset and capital expenditure process
• Standard cost system
• Record Retention
• Support KESS AP and AR processes

Provide leadership for the KEJ finance team including ensuring accountability and identifying exposure opportunities for the teams continued growth

Prepare and distribute accurate business reports (daily/weekly/monthly) while finding opportunities for automation and office productivity

Longer Term:
Become an active voice in business decision making

Proactively provide recommendations for cost improvement opportunities
Develop and implement continuous improvements at both the department and business unit level

Collaborate globally on Cost Council project teams to drive standardization and efficiency across the Company

Achieve Green Belt Certification in KEJs Yellow/Green/Black Belt Certification Program
Support focused cost reduction initiatives targeted at specific programs or customers.

Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Electronics we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but dont necessarily meet every requirement we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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