What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller - Cost Accounting position at HireSource Solutions?
Controller - Cost Accounting PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION CLOSELY BEFORE APPLYING. Our client is a well-established, growth-focused, electronic systems company that designs and manufactures products that save lives domestically and abroad. The preference here is to hire someone as an “Interim” Controller at first just to make sure the technical and cultural fit is strong. The intention is to find a great long-term fit who can lead accounting functions for the company. IMPORTANT - If interested and qualified, please send me your resume and answers to the questions posed at the end of our posting.JOB DESCRIPTION
- Develops and implements corporate economic strategies and evaluates existing programs
- Creates financial reports analyzing business performance, including income forecasts, expenses, and earnings projections
- Manages cost accounting systems and oversees cost analysis activities
- Oversees budget preparation, conducts reviews, and manages documentation processes
- Advises on insurance coverage and provides regular financial status updates to management
- Establishes depreciation policies and provides tax-related guidance
- Coordinates external audits and prepares regulatory reports
- Maintains relationships with financial institutions
- Leads accounting department supervisory staff, providing strategic direction and performance evaluation
- Executes personnel management duties including hiring, workflow planning, and conflict resolutionEDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Knowledge of cost accounting principles and methodologies required
- Experience working in manufacturing is preferred (defense or aerospace is a plus, but not required)
- Ability to manage a small team as a hands-on managerIMPORTANT - IF INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED PLEASE ANSWER THE BELOW QUESTIONS WHEN APPLYING1. Why are you looking for a new position?2. What are your ballpark salary requirements in order to make a move? (a ballpark range is fine)3. Do you live within a commutable distance of the Linwood / Chester, PA area? If not, are you able to relocate?4. Are you open to coming on board on an interim hourly capacity (full-time hours) ? Our client is looking to bring this person on long-term and would prefer to go this route before converting to salaried, just to ensure the fit is strong mutually. 5. Do you have cost accounting experience? Please send your resume and answers to the above questions to : sharper@sharper(at)hire-source(dot)com Your resume will be held with strict confidence and will NEVER be forwarded to any of our clients without your permission. If you are NOT interested or unqualified, please send us a referral. This is an immediate and urgent need for our valued client and therefore, we are offering a $1000.00 refer-a-friend fee to anyone who leads us to a candidate who is hired for this position. MORE JOBS?? HireSource recruiters are dedicated to working with the finest technical professionals throughout the country. We know the market. We know the hiring managers. We have the knowledge, resources, and contacts to make your search more complete and efficient. Whether you are looking for more opportunity, a shorter commute, better benefits, or a higher salary, we're the best chance there is to uncovering that position you never even knew was available.
