Job Description
General scope of the Controller Position
Manages general accounting, cost accounting, inventory controls, key process controls, financial planning and forecast process, operational planning, and support processes at the Middletown facility. Requires strong accounting skills, the ability to manage multiple business segments, function as a business partner to the plant manager and the business, improve efficiency and effectiveness of key processes, continuous improvement orientation and the ability to adapt the activities of the accounting function to the changing needs of the Middletown facility.
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing the accounting activities of plant.
Closing of Books in ERP system (EPICOR), consolidations of financial results in Hyperion and reconciliation of the G/L to HFM
Comply with Group / Parent Accounting standards and reporting requirements.
Managing relationships with the Group Controlling function, including data analysis, compliance and reporting needs.
Collaborating with Suwanee Accounting function to complete all accounting and financial activities
Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting activities
Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
Coordinating and preparing internal operational and financial statements
Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting processes
Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed
Developing and monitoring plant performance metrics
Maintaining costing and inventory master data
Plan, forecast and monitor plant performance
Develop annual plans and rolling forecasts
Measure performance against plans and forecast; Partner to achieve goals and objectives
Develop variance reports, identify variance issues and solve business problems
Measure, Monitor and support plant activities
Function as a business partner and support the plant manager and plant operations
Prepare and discuss operational and financial reports with plant management
Partner with plant manager and team to achieve profitability and operational goals
Analyze data and trends, identify issues, determine and implement action plans to address deficiencies
Identify and report proper plant key metrics; Analyze results, identify and solve issues
Analyze plant variances; identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, efficiency and effectiveness of plant operations
Manage inventory costing processes; Ensure inventory costing data is properly maintained and updated as necessary
Review job orders, variances; Identify issues and implement solutions to address root causes
Ensure timely closing of job work orders; Report job variances and analyze variances.
Manage and control plant inventory; Implement and monitor effective inventory cycle count process
Safeguard the fixed assets at the facility. Manage the capital acquisition process.
Manage, Monitor financial and operational risks of the plant
Education and Experience
~4-year college degree in Finance, Accounting or Business
~4 to 8 years related work experience in Controllership, accounting and/or finance in a manufacturing environment.
~ Experience in product and project costing, maintenance of costing and inventory controls
~ Experience using Windows, MS Office, ERP Software, Hyperion or other consolidation/ reporting tools.
Competencies
To be successful in this role, this individual should have prior experience working as a Controller for a Manufacturing Firm. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting concepts and Financial Reporting.
Additional attributes being sought are:
Strong track record in driving and delivering results
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong accounting, financial or cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
High social competence and a team player
Work independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
Leadership ability to manage people, processes and systems
Good GAAP and financial reporting technical skills
Maintain work relationships at all levels through a high degree of professionalism
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