Financial Controller

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. We pump peanut butter into your jar, the oil in your car, glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows, and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house, and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

Where you’ll work – White Knight Fluid Handling Inc., a subsidiary of Graco, Inc. White Knight was established in 1995 and has consistently developed and manufactured high-quality products. We are a leading supplier of pumps and fluid transfer technology to the semiconductor, solar cells, LEDs, flat-panel displays, electronic, and industrial markets.

About the role

The controller provides financial leadership for the business unit and is a member of the management team. This role prepares financial analysis, works with management to develop strategy and operating initiatives, reviews impacts of pricing, marketing programs, customer contracts, capital investments, and provides recommendations to improve the business. The controller ensures compliance with company management and accounting policies, coordinates the annual plan and periodic re-projections, and develops processes for analysis and reporting on sales, margins, and expenses.

The controller assists with implementation of corporate-wide financial and operating measurements, defines and implements operating measurements and reporting, and supports preparation and presentation of reports for operations reviews. This role supervises accounting staff across all business unit locations, ensures manufacturing transactions and controls are effective, and develops factory operating measurements to manage performance and analyze cost of goods sold.

The controller also oversees local accounting functions, ensuring compliance with policies, internal controls, and coordination with corporate finance functions. This role coordinates with corporate finance (reporting, cost accounting, tax, treasury) to ensure timely and accurate reports, prepares journal entries, and assists with internal and external audits. The controller documents internal controls, manages testing, assists in financial due diligence for acquisitions, and supports acquisition integration and enterprise information system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining business strategies through financial analysis and recommendations
• Review and analyze proposed pricing and marketing programs; assess effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Review customer contracts and agreements; coordinate with corporate accounting for appropriate accounting treatment and recommend improvements
• Coordinate with corporate functions to implement and maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with policies
• Document key internal controls and perform management testing
• Implement processes, analysis, and reporting for business unit and corporate-wide financial and operating measurements
• Coordinate annual plan and periodic re-projections
• Review factory operating plans and assist in developing departmental rates and standard costs
• Develop and maintain controls over assets
• Supervise business unit accounting functions for all locations, ensuring compliance with policies, internal controls, and timely reporting
• Coordinate with regional finance functions for key operating measurements
• Ensure timely and accurate reports and information are provided to corporate finance functions (reporting, cost accounting, tax, treasury)
• Review capital investment projects and monitor implementation progress; recommend changes if appropriate
• Manage development of sales incentive plans, quotas, and periodic reporting on individual progress and incentive calculations
• Manage development and calculation of customer rebates, commissions, and similar programs
• Analyze and report on business unit sales, cost of goods sold, margins, and expenses
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries in coordination with corporate accounting
• Assist with acquisition due diligence, integration, and implementation of enterprise information systems
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience in an accounting environment
• 3 years of public accounting experience or internal audit
• 5 years of experience in accounting across a variety of functions
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability; organized, analytical, and able to work with detailed information while providing high-level analysis
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and take initiative to achieve results
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong skills using analytical and report-writing software (e.g., Excel, Cognos tools)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; this role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT)

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Stock purchase plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career development opportunities, including support for internal mobility across departments

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $98,300.00 - $172,000.00, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. The final base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and experience, with consideration for internal equity.