Job Description

General scope of the Controller Position

Manages general accounting, cost accounting, inventory controls, key process controls, financial planning and forecast process, operational planning, and support processes at the Middletown facility. Requires strong accounting skills, the ability to manage multiple business segments, function as a business partner to the plant manager and the business, improve efficiency and effectiveness of key processes, continuous improvement orientation and the ability to adapt the activities of the accounting function to the changing needs of the Middletown facility.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the accounting activities of plant.

• Closing of Books in ERP system (EPICOR), consolidations of financial results in Hyperion and reconciliation of the G/L to HFM
• Comply with Group / Parent Accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Managing relationships with the Group Controlling function, including data analysis, compliance and reporting needs.
• Collaborating with Suwanee Accounting function to complete all accounting and financial activities
• Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting activities
• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
• Coordinating and preparing internal operational and financial statements
• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
• Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed
• Developing and monitoring plant performance metrics
• Maintaining costing and inventory master data

Plan, forecast and monitor plant performance

• Develop annual plans and rolling forecasts
• Measure performance against plans and forecast; Partner to achieve goals and objectives
• Develop variance reports, identify variance issues and solve business problems

Measure, Monitor and support plant activities

• Function as a business partner and support the plant manager and plant operations
• Prepare and discuss operational and financial reports with plant management
• Partner with plant manager and team to achieve profitability and operational goals
• Analyze data and trends, identify issues, determine and implement action plans to address deficiencies
• Identify and report proper plant key metrics; Analyze results, identify and solve issues
• Analyze plant variances; identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, efficiency and effectiveness of plant operations
• Manage inventory costing processes; Ensure inventory costing data is properly maintained and updated as necessary
• Review job orders, variances; Identify issues and implement solutions to address root causes
• Ensure timely closing of job work orders; Report job variances and analyze variances.
• Manage and control plant inventory; Implement and monitor effective inventory cycle count process
• Safeguard the fixed assets at the facility. Manage the capital acquisition process.
• Manage, Monitor financial and operational risks of the plant

Education and Experience

• 4-year college degree in Finance, Accounting or Business
• 4 to 8 years related work experience in Controllership, accounting and/or finance in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in product and project costing, maintenance of costing and inventory controls
• Experience using Windows, MS Office, ERP Software, Hyperion or other consolidation/ reporting tools.

Competencies

To be successful in this role, this individual should have prior experience working as a Controller for a Manufacturing Firm. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting concepts and Financial Reporting.

Additional attributes being sought are:

• Strong track record in driving and delivering results
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong accounting, financial or cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• High social competence and a team player
• Work independently and within a team on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
• Leadership ability to manage people, processes and systems
• Good GAAP and financial reporting technical skills
• Maintain work relationships at all levels through a high degree of professionalism

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