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Salary: $120,000 - $145,000 per year

A local subsidiary of a globally-renowned industrial manufacturer is in the market for a new controller to lead their accounting department. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in GAAP accounting, HR & Administrative functions, and well as a working knowledge of IT-related matters.

• Competitive Compensation Package + Bonus Eligible
• Flexible Work Schedule
• 401k (Company Match)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Generous PTO + Holiday Schedule
• Future growth opportunities within the company
• Continuing education reimbursement program

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and finance processes and practices for the business unit, including:

•Maintain financial statements/records of the business unit

•Develop and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures and implement best practices.

•Set key financial performance indicators and effectively communicate financial analysis and recommendations to the management team to improve financial performance.

•Develop key financial metric reports for the management team, including ad-hoc reports as needed

•Monthly forecasting of operating income and revenue with the business unit manager and operations

•Coordinate and manage the internal and external audit process.

• Partner with the management team to develop and execute strategies in all areas of the business including the long-range plan (LRP) and annual plan (AP). Creatively approach and automate functions to improve efficiency.
• Protect business assets and manage risk.
• People leadership & talent development: manage accounting specialists and customer service personnel and establish a strong working relationship with other key division financial colleagues.
• Apply financial and market/industry knowledge and stay abreast of current trends
• Evaluate projects that support additional investment or enhance the current development of assets and resources with the goal of improving the profitability of the organization.
• Act with integrity and candor in all areas of influence.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, MBA and/or CMA/CPA preferred, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in finance. CPA is preferred.

• 5 to 7 years in finance/accounting leadership role across multiple financial functions including AR, AP, GL, cost accounting, financial processes, internal controls, forecasting, and planning.
• Experience in public and multinational companies.
• Experience in finance and accounting in a manufacturing company environment.

Qualifications and skills

• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment and solve practical business problems in a prompt manner and often under tight deadlines.
• Excellent leadership skills, high emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness.
• Commercially aware, and able to tell a business story with numbers.
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central ERP and Power BI is a plus
• Ability to continuously improve accounting function
• Desire to lead, mentor, and manage a team.
• Prior management experience is preferred

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