Controller (Plant)

DescriptionWe are on the hunt for a skilled Controller to join our team in Muscatine, Iowa, serving in a key role within the distribution sector. This role involves directing, coordinating, and developing the Accounting/Finance Department and managing its day-to-day activities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to our continuous growth and improvement by providing in-depth financial analysis, spearheading process improvements, and supporting regional departments.Responsibilities include:• Managing the overall direction, coordination, and development of the Accounting/Finance Department• Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of the month-end close process in accordance with GAAP• Implementing internal audits, controls, and checks across all departments to safeguard assets and ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions• Overseeing the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities such as accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, inventory management, and general accounting• Providing Key Performance Metrics reporting and conducting in-depth analysis to explain financial results to Senior Leadership• Driving continuous process improvement within the department• Leading the annual financial audit for the division and providing information needed for tax preparations• Conducting financial analysis to evaluate divisional special projects, programs, capital expenditures, product costing, etc., when necessary• Liaising with outside audit firms, banks, insurance agents, credit card companies, and collection agencies when required• Supporting all departments in the region with visionary and leadership implementation on behalf of Finance.Requirements• Must hold a minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role or industry.• Proficiency in performing Month End Close is mandatory.• Should have experience in handling Annual External Audit.• Expected to be skilled in Inventory Analysis.• Must be adept at KPI Reporting.• High level of understanding in financial regulations and legislation.• Must have excellent communication and leadership skills.• Should be detail-oriented and have strong analytical skills.• Proficiency in using financial software and MS Office Suite is expected.• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required.• CPA or related certification is preferred. • Must have strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.• Ability to strategize and solve problems.• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.Job typePerm