Fives ST Corp. is a
member of the Fives Group of companies (www.fivesgroup.com
) and an international player in Process
Engineering, Consultation and Process System Supply to the Steel Industry,
has an immediate opening for a Financial Controller at our offices in
Wadsworth, Ohio.

Position Summary:
The Financial Controller
will play a critical role in our company’s financial management, strategic
planning, and financial operations. The Financial Controller will be
responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities of the
business unit, in conjunction with the executive management team. Under the
hierarchical supervision of the President & CEO of the SBU and the
functional supervision of the divisional CFO, they will manage all
financial aspects for Fives ST accounting. Working in close collaboration
with the Fives Group finance, legal and IT departments.

Competency Requirements:


Integrity & Trust - Is
widely trusted. Is seen as a direct, truthful individual. Can present the
unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Keeps confidences.
Admits mistakes. Doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
Customer Focus - Is
dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and
external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for
improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains
their trust and respect.
Decision Quality - Makes
decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and
under tight deadlines and pressure. Able to make a quick decision.
Team Player - Can quickly
find common ground and solve problems for the good of all. Can represent
his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups. Can solve problems
with peers with a minimum of noise. Is seen as a team player and is
cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers. Encourages
collaboration. Can be candid with peers.
Global Business Knowledge
- Understands business on a global scale. Understands what works in many
countries. Understands what’s different from country to country.
Understands global differences in customers. Knows how capital flows and
operates internationally. Understands that different laws and regulations
govern global business. Is learning agile. Understands that different
approaches work in different places.
Specific Responsibilities
Include:

Essential duties include,
but are not limited to the following:
General Accounting and
Financial Reporting
* Performing and
supervising the monthly balancing of the books and account reviews;
preparing monthly financial statements;
* Communication as
necessary to answer questions and inform senior management concerning
financial performance and business issues;
* Fives financial
reporting – ensuring the timely completion and accuracy of Fives BFC
monthly/quarterly financial reporting requirements for actual, budget
and forecast;
* Supervision of
contract accounting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts
receivable;
* Sets up procedures
relating, among others, to contract accounting & revenue recognition,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense reports and
timekeeping, and makes sure that they are correctly followed;
* Sets up procedures
related to intercompany transactions, accounts receivable, accounts
payable, expense reports and timekeeping, and makes sure that they
are correctly followed and all balances are reconciled
Contract accounting
and reporting
* Sets up the
internal audit tools to follow contracts (project budgets and
estimation of costs to complete) and overhead costs;
* Controls invoicing,
considering contractual conditions, and taking care of correct
taxation and tax retentions done by customer;
* Controls receipt of
payments from customers, including direct contact with customers for
follow-up;
* Controls payments
to suppliers, considering contractual conditions and taking care of
correct tax retentions;
* Identifies
potential exchange risks;
* Follows all
projects under warranty and their corresponding reserves
* Works in close
collaboration with the project management team to understand the
state of each project and to guide the company in risk management
* Participate to
monthly Project Review meetings
Budgeting and
Forecasting
* In coordination
with the CEO and senior management team, is responsible to prepare
quarterly orders, P&L and cash budgets and forecasts.
Cash management
* Ensures daily cash
management and fills in the monthly cash reports within the requested
deadlines;
* Controls and issues
bank guarantees.
Taxes
* Works with the
Fives US Tax Manager providing all the necessary documents to ensure
that taxes are filed;
* Ensures timely
payment and filing of payroll, sales and other entity administered
taxes (CAT) and returns;

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA preferred.
• 8 years of
experience in a financial managerial position with a proven record of
success.
• Extensive
experience with ERP systems, specifically SAP Saphir.
• Strong
leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
• Exceptional
communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A solid
understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
• Working
knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
• Proficient user
of finance software.
• Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a
global or multinational company, preferably in the steel or
manufacturing industry.

Supervisor
Responsibilities:
Finance and accounting
team

Work Environment:
Office environment.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel:
Up to 20% travel, mostly
domestic within the US, but could occasionally require international travel