What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Sierra Instruments?
JOB SUMMARY
While managing the Sierra Instruments, Inc. Accounting Department; develops, implements, and directs accounting systems, process controls, and operating policies and procedures which support the financial goals of the business and conforms with TASi Global Policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Directs maintenance and control of the company’s ERP system (EPICOR), ensuring adequate review, maintenance, and reconciliation of the general ledger and all related sub-systems (e.g., inventory, A/P and A/R, etc.). Coordinates the preparation, review, and analysis of accurate and timely daily reporting and monthly financial statements. ssists in the development of quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, development of new systems and solutions, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Performs and directs other projects as required to support company and departmental goals and objectives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Financial Accounting: Will prepare and record monthly journal entries, general ledger account and subsidiary ledger reconciliations, ensuring accuracy. Will maintain financial records and ensuring the proper recording of financial transactions. Maintains the Company’s Fixed Assets. Researches discrepancies and recommends solutions.
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Will provide timely, relevant, and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the business units performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan. Will assist in the preparation and analysis for annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting activities.
- Cost Accounting: Compiles and analyzes financial information to determine annual standard costs updates and establish standard costs for new items, performs variance analysis between actual and standard costs.
- Departmental Support: Development and preparation of reports, requiring data integration from varying data sources. Preparation of internal financial reports. Provides technical support and guidance to support staff. Participation in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting activities. Lead for the interim and annual audit activities.
- Continuous Improvement and Process Development: Will identify, suggest and implement process improvements.
- Cross Functional/ Business Support: Will work in cross-functional teams as required to improve processes and ensure proper transactional processes. Will engage with and collaborate cross company within TASi Gas Flow and TASi Measurement with intercompany transactional activities.
- Domestic travel may be no more than 10%.
- Will be available to interact and communicate across multiple time zones.
- Represents TASi Gas Flow in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with co-workers, suppliers, customers and the business community at large.
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs., sit and stand for prolonged periods on a computer; ability to traverse a manufacturing facility.
- Ability to view a computer monitor for lengthy periods of time.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
- 5 years of professional accounting experience.
- CMA or CPA, a plus.
- Solid knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of complex accounting transactions; PPV, Consolidations, FX; and standards; ASC 606, 842.
- Experience with ERP systems, particularly in a manufacturing environment. EPICOR a plus.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; particularly Excel and Power BI.
Preferred Qualifications & Competencies
- Ability to work cross functionally, think critically, problem solve, manage process, improve and challenge processes and think creatively.
- Ability to communicate effectively; verbally and in written form.
- Detail oriented and able to work independently in a high volume and fast paced environment.
- California driver’s license and the ability to be covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position or future opportunities.
- Communication: Communicates effectively, clearly and confidently, making good judgements about what is needed to accomplish the required end result.
- Plans & Aligns: Establishes priorities and desired outcomes and creates plans to achieve them.
- Results Oriented: Approaches work activities, problems and projects with energy, resourcefulness, and the need to achieve solution and desired outcomes.
- Learning Agility: Responsive to and seeks out new learning opportunities and is quick to adapting new skills.
- Collaborates: Works with a variety of colleagues, inside and/or outside of TASi, seeking mutually beneficial solutions.
ABOUT TASi Gas Flow
TASi Gas Flow is a member of the TASi Measurement. The TASi Gas Flow business segment delivers flow measurement instrumentation and controls, using multiple flow measurement technologies, across a broad number of end markets. Our products are designed, manufactured, customized and serviced through technical centers in the USA. We provide sales & service operations in every region in the world.
Exempt position $125,000 - $150,000/annually depending on experience
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000