Controller

Position Summary:

A key member of the plant management team this position is the focal point for financial planning and analysis cost accounting and profit and loss statement control. This position reports directly to the General Manager with a dotted line to the Division Controller assuming the responsibility of the integrity of plant financial reporting and internal controls. Although a leadership role this position is a hands-on working manager function with individual contributor requirements as well as leadership and management responsibilities. Must be a US citizen to be in the position.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• The position reports directly to the General Manager with a dotted line financial reporting relationship to the Division Controller. The Controller manages a staff of 4 who are responsible for financial-G/L accounting (2) cost/operations accounting (1) and AP/AR Specialist (1).

• The Controller is responsible for all financial aspects of the business and must ensure compliance with all PCC Corporate Policies and Procedures Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• The Controller is responsible for all financial statements internal and external audits budgets forecasts and strategic business plans and must coordinate with Division and Corporate finance to achieve the goals and objectives of the business.
• Oversee daily operations of the Accounting department. Controls and monitors all company assets including inventory and fixed assets through cycle counting or other audit methodologies.
• Establishes or recommends to management major economic strategies objectives and policies for the company. Acts to link/align the major business functions to profitability growth and cash flow.
• Prepares timely and comprehensive reports including analysis of financial data statements and audits covering sales earnings profits working capital cash balances and other financial metrics based on past present and expected operations.
• Directs preparation of budgets reviews budget proposals and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justifications. Monitors approved budgets on a monthly basis providing guidance and assistance where needed to management.
• Assists sales and manufacturing functions in matching financial capability of company assets and resources to the forecast for sales/shipments as well as analyzing margins and recommending actions to improve items not meeting overall objectives of company.
• Manages financial and SOX audits with internal and external auditors and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Acts as business unit Ethics Officer regarding compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and oversees all internal controls.
• Assists management with negotiation and review of Long Term Agreements with customers.
• Serves as advisor to and strategic partner with the General Manager of the business assisting in most decisions related to forecasts key position hiring new initiatives to exploit potential profit improvement opportunities setting of plant policies and procedures and other avenues in pursuit of operational excellence.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals objectives policies and operating procedures. Design establish and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the departments goals and objectives.
• Leverage strengths of the current Finance team members help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong background in product cost Accounting (standard cost system) and experience in plant accounting/finance systems including strong understanding in the use of Excel.
• GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge is required. Track record of improving internal controls highly valued.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and understanding of accounting and finance issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports statements and projections. Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting rolling budgets and profitability and variance analysis.
• A proactive hands-on strategic thinker with solid problem solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting.
• Experience presenting to highest levels of management with confidence and precision.
• Solid overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Work requires verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.
• CPA/CMA

• MBA preferred

Education/Certifications:

• BS or BA in Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years Accounting/Finance experience
• 3-5 years as the financial leader in a manufacturing environment with full responsibility for the books and records.
• Prefer experience as a financial leader at a publicly traded company.

Relocation

• Full relocation is authorized for this position

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PCC Rollmet is an equal opportunity employer. The companys policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities without regard to age sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions gender race color creed national origin ancestry sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression religion (including religious dress and religious grooming) mental or physical disability legally protected medical condition genetic information marital status military or veteran status reproductive decision making or any other status protected by applicable local state or federal anti-discrimination laws.

ITAR Requirements:

Our organization has a responsibility to comply with all applicable requirements set forth by International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR 22 CFR 120-130). As such this position may have access to ITAR controlled information and must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit hire train and promote in all job categories without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.