Controller - Construction/Manufacturing

KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that provides leadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies. Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completed countless engagements across the United States. We represent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

**This is a full time permanent role**

The Role:

The Controller must be a skilled financial professional who understands business, operations, and financial processes; has the ability to integrate finance and operations and can collaborate with operational leadership. Core behavioral characteristics we seek include being a partner to business managers; implementing analytical decision-making in the business; and proactively finding opportunities and recommending ideas for increased profitability. Must possess leadership qualities; treats others with respect, sets a positive tone, and demonstrates patience and calmness when handling adversity.

Job Duties:

• Work with GM and senior management on financial analysis, CAPEX requests, budgets, and forecasts

• Ensure adequate controls are in place and maintained to safeguard financial assets. This includes all SOX controls and Americas Materials accounting policies and procedures.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the regional finance team

• Review balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis to confirm proper reconciliation and supporting backup

• Conduct analysis/review of P&L accounts to support the month end process along with cost analysis and evaluation

• Lead and develop accounting staff while maintaining good working relations with managers from all lines of business

• Creation and execution of the accounting staff’s development goals, professional growth, and succession planning

• Coordinate with departments and employees performing financial reporting, payables, billing, collections, and payroll

• Respond to requests for documentation and information related to external and internal audits

• Ensure adequate controls are in place and maintained to safeguard financial assets. This includes all SOX controls and accounting policies and procedures.

• Recommend, lead and/or assist with new efforts to improve management and financial performance

• Work on ad hoc projects as directed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience; CMA, CPA, or MBA preferred
• Manufacturing and/or construction background along with multi-unit operations is highly desired.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.

Company Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

Generous Vacation Policy

401k with Roth option & 8% Company Match

Profit Sharing

Annual Bonus Potential

9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Annual Merit Raises

Opportunities for Internal Mobility

Professional Development Opportunities

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