Financial Controller - Support Systems Division

Responsibilities

• Financial oversight for Support Systems Division.
• Manage and coordinate financial activities for plant locations (CA, FL, NJ, TN, MI) including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Owes sales and gross margin reporting and analysis for Support Systems.
• Manage A/P department and personnel for Support Systems.
• Manage Treasury activities for Support Systems inclusive of wire and check run approvals, cash flow forecasting, intercompany payments and transfer of excess cash to corporate for debt repayment.
• Owns ADP payroll processing for all Support divisions based on inputs from HR on hours, rates, deductions.
• Ensures adherence of procurement approval processes are followed (Maintain ASL – authorized signature list).
• Oversees cost accounting processes to ensure standard cost accuracy and provide analysis to assist with optimizing inventory levels and minimizing actual cost variances.
• Prepares monthly divisional financial statements and reports for senior management.
• Led and develops finance teams at each plant location, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies, including tax filings, audits, and financial disclosures.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and cost savings initiatives to enhance overall division profitability.
• Leads for audit support for Support Systems.
• Coaches and/or mentors currently four direct reports (Cost Manager, Cost Accountant, Accounting Supervisor & Strut Controller).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Seven to ten years of cost and financial accounting, forecasting and analysis in manufacturing environment are strongly preferred.
• MBA, CPA or CMA preferred.
• At least 3- 5 years of experience in a supervisory or manager role.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including GAAP, cost accounting, and financial analysis techniques.
• Standard cost accounting, bill of materials, cost and inventory reporting experience required.
• Experience managing and coordinating financial activities across multiple locations or business units.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer software proficiency with traditional Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational skills, with ability to “multi-task” effectively.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Work as a team player.
• Self-motivated and positive attitude.
• Specific computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Familiarity with accounting software.
• Experience working with Macola / Pulse would be a plus.
• Travel will required to Support Systems plants and Corporate as needed - estimated to be about 25%.