Division Controller

Responsible for managing the accounting functions, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Provides oversight and coordination of operating reports and statutory filings, establishes and maintains financial controls, and manages a staff of accountants. Assists in setting strategic direction for the accounting department, aligning department goals to help achieve its objectives. This key position will be charged with the responsibility of monitoring the daily financial performance of the Company with an emphasis on materials expense, inventory management, overhead expenses, scrap and other productivity issues.

• Provide management with timely review of organization's financial status and progress.
• Develop reporting and prepare statistical and written reports for management.
• Evaluate degree of financial risks in current and future undertakings.
• Assist in the development of pricing strategies. Prepare and present financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheet, income statement, cash-flow reports, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual balancing of books and monthly account reviews; prepare and present monthly financial statements.
• Monitor receivables to ensure credit risk is mitigated.
• Ensure inventory accuracy via monitoring of cycle count program, bill of materials, etc.
• Support annual independent audit and preparation of annual tax documents.
• Develop financial plan and forecast. · Assist with company strategic planning.
• Direct budget preparation, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification for proposed budgets.
• Provide cost estimating for new and existing products and product options.
• Assist with the development of overhead and labor standards.
• Review, evaluate and implement accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

• Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
• Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions

Knowledge and Skills:

• The ability to professionally interact with and influence the region, area and division leadership team as well as staff and customers to effectively accomplish goals in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative to thoughtfully and fully research and follow up on nonstandard situations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to effectively coach, mentor and train others to meet performance expectations as described above.
• Must be able to manage others to accomplish goals and objectives.
• The ability to establish processes and procedures to ensure effective department workflow.
• The ability to track, measure and manage performance is required.
• Have MS Excel skills at an intermediate level.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and efficiently within a team environment.
• Ability to complete projects and assignments with minimal direction from leadership.
• An understanding of business unit operational functions and related needs and requirements and the ability identify issues, weigh options and provide effective counsel to support sound business decisions.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley 404, and compliance requirements of other financial statutes.
• Knowledge of State and local statutory requirements that govern financial reporting and accounting.
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.

Experience:

6 plus years of experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent work experience Preferred.
• CPA preferred.

People Management: Yes

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Some lifting (up to 20 lbs.).
• Long hours on the computer keyboard.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.