Controller

Essential Functions:Supports all levels of the organization including the General Manager and Operational Manager on all financial aspects of the business unit with monthly operational reviews, the VP Corporate Controller in all accounting matters, and the Finance Director in all financial, planning, and analysis activities in order to meet corporate goals.Responsible for consolidation and eliminations for multiple entities, including a fully owned entity in Poland and a Joint Venture in South Korea.Collaborates with General Manager, site accountants, and senior management to analyze and explain results and variances, make improvements, identify inefficiencies, understand operations, and lead the development of complex analysis.Manages the Accounting Manager, Staff Accountant, AP and AR Clerks.Responsible for all business unit accounting operations including AR, AP, GL, InventoryCost Accounting and Revenue Recognition.Reviews monthly balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and analyzes against budgetforecast.Prepares audit supporting memos and high-level financial analysis to support key financial judgement areas.Further develops financial strategy, risk minimization plans, and opportunity forecasting.Primary contact for external auditors regarding quarterly and annual audit for plant site.Responsible for monthly closing process for the plant sites, within four business days of month-end.Responsible for full consolidated financial reporting package into Corporate for the manufacturing sites.Provides bi-weekly cash forecast and updates financial forecasts against budget on monthly basis.Ensures accuracy of backlog and new orders reporting.Prepares regular budget consolidation, annual budget, capital expenditure, operating costs and present it to the senior management for approval.Provides proactive unsolicited consultation, interpretation, and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business.Ability to continuously monitor and analyze gross margin details for profitability.Maintains compliance following internal controls established by the Company under SOX 404 and ensuring proper accounting in accordance with US GAAP.Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.Education - Experience:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, required.At least eight to ten years 'experience in variety of accounting financial management positions in a manufacturing environment preferred.CPA or MBA preferred.Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:Hands-on, and flexible attitude.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to prehensive Knowledge of GAAP financial accounting and cost accounting.Exceptional analytical ability.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OutlookProficient with integrated ERP systems and Hyperion applications a plus

Created: 2024-11-01