Financial Production Controller

Department: Finance | Reports to: CFO | Classification: Exempt | Location: Varies | Travel: Little Travel Required

About the Role

The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations at the assigned facilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads the facilities’ closing process and ensures financial reporting meets corporate deadlines and complies with corporate policies.
• Produces periodic financial reports; ensures the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards.
• Performs analyses and prepares accounting journal entries related to numerous areas (prepaids, accruals, payroll, inventory, etc.).
• Performs monthly account reconciliations.
• Produces budgets and forecasts; follows up on deviations.
• Leads the development of quarterly forecasts for assigned locations.
• Analyzes actual results vs. forecasts and prepares variance analyses. Identifies financial trends, risks, and opportunities, providing recommendations for action.
• Partners with operations to analyze various production metrics.
• Prepares and presents ad hoc cost analyses and reports.
• Reconciles inventory balances across ERP system and physical counts.
• Analyzes and reports inventory reserves (slow-moving, obsolete).
• Provides cost data for make-vs-buy decisions, pricing updates, and profitability analysis.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Five years or more of related experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to learn new technologies.
• Experience with (Infor) Visual ERP is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Able to travel as needed.