Controller

Position Summary

A key member of the plant management team, this position is the focal point for financial planning and analysis, cost accounting and profit and loss statement control. This position reports directly to the General Manager with a dotted line to the Division Controller, assuming the responsibility of the integrity of plant financial reporting and internal controls. Although a leadership role, this position is a hands-on, working manager function with individual contributor requirements as well as leadership and management responsibilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the General Manager, with a dotted line financial reporting relationship to the Division Controller.
• Manages a staff of 4 who are responsible for financial-G/L accounting (2), cost/operations accounting (1), and AP/AR Specialist (1).
• Responsible for all financial aspects of the business and ensures compliance with PCC Corporate Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Coordinates with Division and Corporate finance to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Oversees daily operations of the Accounting department.
• Controls and monitors all company assets including inventory and fixed assets through cycle counting or other audit methodologies.
• Establishes or recommends major economic strategies, objectives and policies for the company.
• Links/aligns major business functions to profitability, growth and cash flow.
• Prepares timely and comprehensive reports including analysis of financial data, statements, and audits covering sales, earnings, profits, working capital, cash balances and other financial metrics based on past, present and expected operations.
• Directs preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justifications.
• Maintains approved budgets on a monthly basis, providing guidance and assistance where needed to management.
• Assists sales and manufacturing functions in matching financial capabilities of company assets and resources to the forecast for sales/shipments as well as analyzing margins and recommending actions to improve items not meeting overall objectives of company.
• Serves as the Ethics Officer regarding compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and oversees all internal controls.
• Assists management with negotiation and review of Long Term Agreements with customers.
• Serves as advisor to and strategic partner with the General Manager of the business, assisting in most decisions related to forecasts, key position hiring, new initiatives to exploit potential profit improvement opportunities, setting of plant policies and procedures, and other avenues in pursuit of operational excellence.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Leverages strengths of the current Finance team members, helps to clarify roles and responsibilities and develops and implements training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Provides leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment.

Required Skills And Experience

• Strong background in product cost Accounting (standard cost system) and experience in plant accounting/finance systems including strong understanding in the use of Excel.
• GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge is required.
• Track record of improving internal controls highly valued.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and understanding of accounting and finance issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability and variance analysis.
• Proactive, hands-on strategic thinker with solid problem solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting.
• Solid, overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.

Education/Certifications

• BS or BA in Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years Accounting/Finance experience.
• 3-5 years as the financial leader in a manufacturing environment with full responsibility for the books and records.
• Prefers experience as a financial leader at a publicly traded company.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds.
• Regularly exposed to airborne particles and vibration.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels.

ITAR Requirements

• This position may have access to ITAR controlled information and must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer.

The company's policy and practice is to provide equal employment opportunities and to assure those opportunities, without regard to age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation including gender identity or gender expression, religion, (including religious dress and religious grooming), mental or physical disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive decision making, or any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal anti-discrimination laws.