Controller

JTS

Job Location:

Caldwell, ID - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary:
This role is responsible for leading the organizations financial operations with a strong focus on accuracy transparency and operational partnership. The Controller ensures financial integrity drives data-informed decision-making and builds scalable processes that support sustainable growth. This position operates as both a strategic partner and hands-on leader aligning financial performance with company goals.

Accountabilities:
Financial Reporting & Close

Own and lead the monthly quarterly and annual close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Deliver clear reliable financial statements (P&L Balance Sheet Cash Flow)
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards
Review journal entries reconciliations and accruals with a high standard of accuracy and accountability

Manufacturing Cost Accounting & Operational Partnership

Lead standard costing variance analysis and cost roll-ups across operations
Monitor and analyze labor efficiency material usage scrap and overhead absorption
Ensure accurate inventory valuation controls and cycle count processes
Partner with plant and operations leaders to improve profitability cost discipline and performance visibility

Internal Controls & Compliance

Design implement and continuously improve internal control frameworks
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements tax laws and audit standards
Lead internal and external audit processes with a focus on zero material weaknesses
Promote a culture of accountability integrity and financial discipline

Cash Flow & Working Capital

Actively manage and optimize cash flow AR/AP inventory and fixed assets
Drive working capital improvements (DSO DPO inventory turns)
Ensure liquidity supports both daily operations and long-term growth initiatives

Leadership & Team Development

Lead coach and develop the accounting team (AP AR GL payroll)
Establish clear expectations performance standards and accountability
Build a scalable team structure aligned with company growth
Foster a culture of ownership continuous improvement and collaboration

Systems Data & Continuous Improvement

Own and optimize ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and future platforms)
Drive automation process standardization and data integrity
Improve visibility into financial and operational performance across plants products and customers
Support system implementations and integrations to enable scale and efficiency

Key Success Metrics

Close cycle efficiency (36 business days)
Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
EBITDA performance vs. plan
Working capital improvements (DSO DPO inventory turns)
Audit outcomes (no material weaknesses)
Forecast accuracy and quality of insights
ERP and process efficiency gains

Attributes:

Safety First: Promotes a financially disciplined and risk-aware culture ensuring strong internal controls compliance and decision-making that protect the organizations long-term stability and integrity.
Human-Centered: Leads with respect and empathy developing team members supporting cross-functional partners and fostering trust through approachable and collaborative leadership.
Transparent: Clearly communicates financial performance risks and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders enabling informed decisions and organizational alignment.
Innovative: Drives continuous improvement through automation system enhancements and streamlined processes to increase efficiency accuracy and data visibility.
Resilient: Maintains composure and effectiveness under tight deadlines audits and changing business conditions ensuring continuity and reliability of financial operations.
Reliable: Delivers accurate timely financial reporting and consistently upholds strong controls compliance and accountability across all financial processes.
Grit & Ownership: Takes full ownership of financial outcomes proactively solves problems drives improvements and follows through on commitments to achieve business results.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

Bachelors degree in Accounting (preferred) Finance or related field
CPA strongly preferred
MBA a plus
10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
5 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
Manufacturing experience required
Private equitybacked environment strongly preferred
Experience with multi-entity or multi-site operations
Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition
Deep experience in cost accounting standard costing and inventory controls
Proven ability to produce accurate financial statements and maintain internal controls
Strong FP&A capability (budgeting forecasting variance analysis)
Proven ability to lead and develop teams (515 employees)
Strong cross-functional leadership with operations supply chain and executive teams
Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers
Ability to translate financial results into actionable business insights

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Summary:This role is responsible for leading the organizations financial operations with a strong focus on accuracy transparency and operational partnership. The Controller ensures financial integrity drives data-informed decision-making and builds scalable processes that support sustainable growth....

Own and lead the monthly quarterly and annual close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Deliver clear reliable financial statements (P&L Balance Sheet Cash Flow)
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards
Review journal entries reconciliations and accruals with a high standard of accuracy and accountability

Manufacturing Cost Accounting & Operational Partnership

Lead standard costing variance analysis and cost roll-ups across operations
Monitor and analyze labor efficiency material usage scrap and overhead absorption
Ensure accurate inventory valuation controls and cycle count processes
Partner with plant and operations leaders to improve profitability cost discipline and performance visibility

Internal Controls & Compliance

Design implement and continuously improve internal control frameworks
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements tax laws and audit standards
Lead internal and external audit processes with a focus on zero material weaknesses
Promote a culture of accountability integrity and financial discipline

Cash Flow & Working Capital

Actively manage and optimize cash flow AR/AP inventory and fixed assets
Drive working capital improvements (DSO DPO inventory turns)
Ensure liquidity supports both daily operations and long-term growth initiatives

Leadership & Team Development

Lead coach and develop the accounting team (AP AR GL payroll)
Establish clear expectations performance standards and accountability
Build a scalable team structure aligned with company growth
Foster a culture of ownership continuous improvement and collaboration

Systems Data & Continuous Improvement

Own and optimize ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and future platforms)
Drive automation process standardization and data integrity
Improve visibility into financial and operational performance across plants products and customers
Support system implementations and integrations to enable scale and efficiency

Key Success Metrics

Close cycle efficiency (36 business days)
Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
EBITDA performance vs. plan
Working capital improvements (DSO DPO inventory turns)
Audit outcomes (no material weaknesses)
Forecast accuracy and quality of insights
ERP and process efficiency gains

Attributes:

Safety First: Promotes a financially disciplined and risk-aware culture ensuring strong internal controls compliance and decision-making that protect the organizations long-term stability and integrity.
Human-Centered: Leads with respect and empathy developing team members supporting cross-functional partners and fostering trust through approachable and collaborative leadership.
Transparent: Clearly communicates financial performance risks and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders enabling informed decisions and organizational alignment.
Innovative: Drives continuous improvement through automation system enhancements and streamlined processes to increase efficiency accuracy and data visibility.
Resilient: Maintains composure and effectiveness under tight deadlines audits and changing business conditions ensuring continuity and reliability of financial operations.
Reliable: Delivers accurate timely financial reporting and consistently upholds strong controls compliance and accountability across all financial processes.
Grit & Ownership: Takes full ownership of financial outcomes proactively solves problems drives improvements and follows through on commitments to achieve business results.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

Bachelors degree in Accounting (preferred) Finance or related field
CPA strongly preferred
MBA a plus
10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
5 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
Manufacturing experience required
Private equitybacked environment strongly preferred
Experience with multi-entity or multi-site operations
Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition
Deep experience in cost accounting standard costing and inventory controls
Proven ability to produce accurate financial statements and maintain internal controls
Strong FP&A capability (budgeting forecasting variance analysis)
Proven ability to lead and develop teams (515 employees)
Strong cross-functional leadership with operations supply chain and executive teams
Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers
Ability to translate financial results into actionable business insights

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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JTS

At Johnson Thermal Systems, our core mission is to offer the highest quality refrigeration units, electrical control products, and packaged control room systems by providing an unmatched combination of price, quality, and service. JTS ─ Your Trusted Partner for Engineered Cooling Solu ... View more

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