Controller/Director of Finance

Wells Lamont Industry Group LLC Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent. Responsible for all financial aspects of the Wells Lamont Industrial business unit including accurate and timely recording of transactions and financial statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Oversee cash management processes, payroll, tax and financial policy requirements. Support the Executive Leadership Team with strategic thinking, annual budget leadership and ongoing risk and opportunity analysis. Improve profitability by influencing commercial, innovation and operational decisions. Esse ntial duties and Resp onsibilities : Financial Integrity Maintains the integrity of the data captured in General Ledgers for Wells Lamont Industry and establishes and enforces appropriate controls, including Marmon standard operating procedures. Produces monthly financial statement package in accordance with monthly, quarterly and annual schedules, including a performance evaluation across sales, COGS and SG&A (Onestream). Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll transactions through two accounting direct reports and the Information Systems platform through another direct report. Facilitate internal and external audits, support tax requirements, coordinate the annual physical inventory, maintain fixed assets, review multi-year contracts and verify cost of goods sold accuracy. Executive Partnership Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action, including new product development, pricing and potential acquisitions. Coordinates & prepares a three-year Strategic Plan with input obtained from President and management team. Leads and coordinates the annual budget process, from gathering of inputs and assumptions to the Marmon deliverables. Fosters a continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets. Decision Support Provide timely and accurate financial analysis and insights of the business to assist the President and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities. Support cross-functional initiatives across Sales & Marketing, Operations and Human Resources including capital expenditure approval, innovation support, make vs buy decisions, product pricing, customer profitability and cost containment decisions. Ad Hoc requests as needed (broker rep groups, tariff mitigation, new item performance) S up ervisory Resp ons ibi l ities : Manage two clerical personnel to oversee transactional processing, reconciliation and journal entry preparation. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Q ualification s: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must have strong leadership skills and financial acumen. Ability to develop and implement effective accounting strategies and policies that support the Wells Lamont Industry business mission and strategy. Effective interpersonal skills, written and oral presentation skills, collaborative problem-solving skills and project management skills. Edu ca tion: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA preferred; Master's Degree a plus; 5-10 years progressive experience in the area of accounting and finance management; knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Prior experience with international (Canada) accounting preferred. The following are not required but considered: prior audit experience; experience in manufacturing and distribution environment; working knowledge of ERP systems. About Wells Lamont Industrial Dedicated to protecting the hands at work Wells Lamont Industrial began manufacturing gloves in 1907 and continues to be a leader in the global glove industry today. We are driven to provide unequaled technology, service, and support to our safety distributors and end-users. By leveraging our design and technical expertise, Wells Lamont delivers high quality and innovative cut and heat-resistant gloves, palm coated gloves, critical environment gloves, and leather gloves. We are the only glove manufacturer in the U.S. that unwinds its own yarns and knits them into cut-resistant gloves. Our company offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with skills, abilities and experience, including comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance benefits, and 401k plan with company matching. We have a hybrid work schedule. This position is in Skokie, IL. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Created: 2024-11-05