Controller

Position Summary

This key role is responsible for the financial activity of the Operation. The Controller is responsible for the companys financial plans and practices internal control systems and protection of assets. This individual will provide strategies to drive short-term and long-term actions to achieve financial goals and growth. Responsible for monthly quarterly and annual budgets forecasts and financial reconciliations. Position reports to General Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts institute and maintain other planning and control procedures including cost accounting system.
• Monitor and analyze financial data budgets and forecasts and produce financial report and statements.
• Manage Finance and I.T. staff regarding assignments projects compliance and support.
• Manage hiring training and development of financial staff. Establish a work environment that encourages individual career growth in order to provide adequate and qualified professional opportunity for advancement.
• Review analyze evaluate and interpret financial forecasts and operating results. Provide information of results and recommend corrective actions to address unfavorable variances.
• Present quarterly results to Division and Corporate staff.
• Evaluate and approve plant capital requests prior to Division approval. Monitor and report purchase commitments and spending for all capital programs.
• Establish monitor and maintain an environment of compliance and safeguards and provide for integrity of financial transactions and activities. Ensure compliance with corporate policy including SOX.
• Prepare and evaluate periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepare business activity reports financial forecasts and annual budgets.
• Prepare statements for Flex P & L variable fixed etc.
• Partner with General Manager and leadership team on financial implications for operating strategies cost control actions and decisions.
• Work with internal and outside auditors concerning financial reporting.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Analyses of business and financial data.
• Expertise in technical accounting budgeting planning and internal controls.
• Strong Leadership skills with proven ability to lead a group.
• Proficient in financial reporting systems and related software.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Desired Skills: .

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to present information and data in an understandable and logical manner.
• Ability to document plan and execute programs.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required. MBA or CPA preferred.
• 15 years progressive experience in a finance manufacturing leadership role.
• Working knowledge of electronic data processing systems and financial reporting systems.
• Strong knowledge of spreadsheet software packages.