Controller

A local subsidiary of a globally-renowned industrial manufacturer is in the market for a new controller to lead their accounting department. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in GAAP accounting, HR & Administrative functions, and well as a working knowledge of IT-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and finance processes and practices for the business unit, including:

o Maintain financial statements/records of the business unit
o Develop and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures and implement best practices.
o Set key financial performance indicators and effectively communicate financial analysis and recommendations to the management team to improve financial performance.
o Develop key financial metric reports for the management team, including ad-hoc reports as needed
o Monthly forecasting of operating income and revenue with the business unit manager and operations
o Coordinate and manage the internal and external audit process.

• Partner with the management team to develop and execute strategies in all areas of the business including the long-range plan (LRP) and annual plan (AP). Creatively approach and automate functions to improve efficiency.
• Protect business assets and manage risk.
• People leadership & talent development: manage accounting specialists and customer service personnel and establish a strong working relationship with other key division financial colleagues.
• Apply financial and market/industry knowledge and stay abreast of current trends
• Evaluate projects that support additional investment or enhance the current development of assets and resources with the goal of improving the profitability of the organization.
• Act with integrity and candor in all areas of influence.

Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, MBA and/or CMA/CPA preferred, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in finance. CPA is preferred.

• 5 to 7 years in finance/accounting leadership role across multiple financial functions including AR, AP, GL, cost accounting, financial processes, internal controls, forecasting, and planning.
• Experience in public and multinational companies.
• Experience in finance and accounting in a manufacturing company environment.

Qualifications and skills

• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment and solve practical business problems in a prompt manner and often under tight deadlines.
• Excellent leadership skills, high emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness.
• Commercially aware, and able to tell a business story with numbers.
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central ERP and Power BI is a plus
• Ability to continuously improve accounting function
• Desire to lead, mentor, and manage a team.
• Prior management experience is preferred