What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Besser?
Company: Besser
Department: Finance 550
Location: Alpena, Michigan
Posted: 3/17/2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position plans, organizes, manages, and controls the accounting and control function of the division and reports operational results.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates and administers an adequate plan for the control of operations. Such a plan provides profit planning, sales forecasts, expense budgets, accounts receivable, cost standards and saving opportunities, and capital investing, together with the necessary controls and procedures to put the plan into effect.
- Maintains pricing structure and appropriate gross margin records.
- Compares performance with operating plans and standards. Provides reports and interprets the results of operations to all levels of management. This includes the formulation of accounting policies, the preparation of financial statements and operating data, the coordination of systems and procedures, and special reports as required.
- Partners with manufacturing to fully understand day-to-day operational and financial expectations.
- Assures protection for the assets of the business through internal control, and internal auditing.
- Establishes and maintains product pricing policies.
- Monitors inventory levels and advises management regarding variances to budget.
- Understands lean concepts and initiates process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Monitors and verifies adherence to all policies
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field preferred.
Experience: Three years of experience in the field or in a related area preferred.
Skills: Familiar with standard financial and business concepts, practices, and procedures. Strong written and oral communication skills required. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure and with deadlines. Competent computer skills, including knowledge of business systems (familiarity with EPICOR a plus). Proficient with Microsoft Office software programs, specifically Excel.
Requirements: Must be willing to travel on occasion.
COMPANY EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
JOB KNOWLEDGE [Employee has skills to complete their duties and understand their new role]
QUALITY OF WORK [Employee’s output is accurate, complete, and works in a safe manner]
QUANTITY OF WORK [Employee is effective and efficient with their time; while meeting deadlines]
RELATIONSHIPS [Employee works well with the team/customers and fits our ‘ownership’ culture]
INITIATIVE [Employee is self‐motivated and shows interest in adding value beyond job description]
WORK ENVIRONMENT
An office environment in a controlled atmospheric building.
