CFS has partnered with an outstanding manufacturing company that's looking to hire a Controller. This position is perfect for a lifelong learner who takes pride in their work and love what they do, but also has the ambition to expand their responsibilities by developing a greater understanding of division operation. This company is seeking a candidate with an analytical mindset who has many years of experience in accounting methods, with a focus on successful problem solving and profitability.
Controller Responsibilities:
- Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Inventory/Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition
- Ensure accounting department is trained and operates in accordance with applicable procedures
- Oversee operations of the accounting department, including an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department goals and objectives,
- IT - Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
- Issue timely and complete financial statements - Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting to the Corporate Office
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities
- Coordinate capital project proposals for corporate approval
- Communicate with customers regarding invoicing and past due accounts receivable
- Provide oversite for Accounting and Payroll functions
- All other duties as assigned Prepare, review, and analyze all financial information for the Kalamazoo Division. This includes the monthly financial statements, budget projections, inventory reports, costing reports, etc.
- Maintain and monitor all accounting systems including General Ledger, Payroll, Property Ledger, Roll Stock Inventory, LIFO Inventory, Maintenance Cost Reporting, etc.
- Supervise accounting staff and IT department.
- Maintain costing and machine hour rates
Controller Education & Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field, required
- CPA , preferred but not required
- A minimum of 5 years of experience directing an accounting department, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Cost accounting experience including development of overhead & labor rates along with variance analysis
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well with customers and supplier counterparts as well as plant team members on all levels, on a daily basis
- Demonstrated proficiency with accounting/ management software systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of tax codes and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of quality standards such as BRC
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial statements as well as effectively write reports and present financial information
- Ability to calculate financial figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value
- Ability to evaluate financial alternatives and recognize financial trends and performance
- Ability to lead and manage a team.
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