Controller

Job Title: Controller

Department: Accounting

Reports to: CFO

Location: Pacific MO (Corporate Headquarters)

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for directing and overseeing all accounting operations financial reporting internal controls and compliance activities for Walker Products. This role ensures the integrity accuracy and timeliness of financial information while supporting executive leadership through meaningful financial analysis and reporting.

The Controller works closely with the Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership to support the financial strength of the organization enhance accounting processes and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP regulatory standards and company policies. This role requires strong leadership capability a solid manufacturing accounting background and handson experience with cost accounting and ERP systems. Experience using Epicor Kinetic is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger accounts payable accounts receivable payroll accounting and fixed assets
• Direct the monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare review and analyze financial statements management reports and variance analyses
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP internal accounting policies and financial reporting standards
• Maintain accurate financial records schedules and supporting documentation

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Oversee standard costing processes inventory valuation and cost of goods sold analysis
• Review bills of material (BOMs) routings and labor and machine cost allocations for accuracy

• Monitor manufacturing variances and collaborate with operations leadership to identify cost drivers and improvement opportunities
• Support margin and profitability analysis by product line customer and business unit

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Develop document and maintain strong internal control processes and procedures
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations audits and corporate reporting requirements
• Coordinate and manage external audits including financial statement audits and tax engagements
• Establish update and enforce accounting policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risk

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Assist executive leadership with the development of annual operating budgets and financial forecasts
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support operational and strategic decisionmaking
• Monitor company performance against budget and forecast expectations
• Identify financial trends risks and opportunities and communicate findings to leadership

ERP & Financial Systems Leadership

• Maintain and oversee financial functionality within the companys ERP system (Epicor Kinetic preferred)
• Partner with IT ERP and business stakeholders to improve financial reporting system controls and automation
• Support ERP implementations upgrades and enhancements related to accounting and finance processes

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead mentor and develop the accounting team to ensure consistent performance and professional growth
• Establish departmental goals performance metrics and accountability standards
• Promote crossdepartment collaboration with operations supply chain IT and executive leadership

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred

Experience

• 710 years of progressive accounting experience
• 35 years of proven leadership experience within accounting or finance
• Manufacturing or industrial accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor SAP Oracle or similar platforms

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Advanced cost accounting and inventory accounting expertise
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis
• Experience working within ERP financial modules
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear actionable business insights

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with periodic interaction within manufacturing and warehouse operations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

NOTE

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.