Controller

Who We Are:

Truma is a leading international manufacturer of highly developed heating and water heater systems, as well as comfort accessories for travel trailers and motorhomes. Our global success and top market share come from our customer focus, innovation, product quality, and outstanding service. Truma is a medium-sized, family-oriented company with over 600 employees globally and a long history going back more than 75 years.

From our products to our people, we strive to be "Simply Better" in everything we do. If you're a motivated, results-oriented individual who wants to make a real difference in your community and role, then join team Truma today!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries and flexible work schedules to elevate your job satisfaction and productivity
• Company paid training and professional development allows you to grow your skill set and advance your career
• Modern, open-concept workspaces that encourage open communication and collaboration across the organization
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% match, allows you to plan and save for your future
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays available immediately to give you the work/life balance that you’ve been searching for
• Premium benefits including, health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short-term & long-term disability are available immediately
• Tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) reimburses you for qualified medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers 24/7 phone consultation with licensed health professionals and referrals to supportive resources
• Gym membership reimbursement of up to $30/month, will give you the incentive to reach your health goals
• Exciting and fun-filled team-building events that promote employee engagement and teamwork
• And much more to the best talent across North America!

What You’ll Do:

A proactive and dependable partner to Executive Leadership, the Controller must take leadership accountability of all accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have a proactive and positive attitude. Be comfortable in a dynamic environment and be willing to adapt and inspire a team. In addition, he/she must be ambitious with a strong desire to grow.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• Provides leadership, direction, and management of the accounting team with two direct reports
• Establish and develop relationships with senior management, external partners, and stakeholders
• Provide strategic recommendations and advise CEO/President and members of the executive management team on long-term business and financial planning.
• Manage the accounting operations of the company including the monthly accounting close, financial reporting, A/P & A/R functions, monthly account reconciliations, fixed assets, internal controls, and cost analysis.
• Manage the financial planning analysis, modeling functions, and preparation of all financial reporting.
• Advise and prepare monthly cash projections and wire payments.
• Lead and prepare the annual budget process with department heads.
• Manage the company’s annual external auditing and taxation processes and filings.
• Ensure strict compliance with all company and accounting-related policies, procedures, and controls.
• Identify and advise on opportunities to improve corporate governance, cost controls, processes and KPIs.

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Position Requirements:

• Education: 4-year degree in accounting required
• Experience: SAP or other large ERP software expertise required. 5 years of experience with progressive leadership experience. Audit management experience required, experience with 3rd party tax, audit, and accounting firms
• Certification: CPA certification preferred
• Functional Skills: Exposure in a multinational firm and working within a multicurrency environment (USD$, CAD$, Euro). Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Experience building and leading a high functioning team.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Expertise with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.). SAP experience a plus. Other systems: Tangro, Avalara tax, Xipay, Salesforce and TriNet expense. Language Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Language Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership/Behaviors:
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Professional integrity and ethical judgement, while being confident, yet humble.
• Ability to foster a cooperative and collaborative environment.
• Active listener.
• Proactive, polite, and assertive in their approach to driving results.
• Leader that has strong interpersonal skills that can balance the demands of the position.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Professional in appearance, reliable and able to work within a close team while possessing individual accountability for the role is key.

Values that apply to all positions:

• Courage
• Connectedness
• Adaptability

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer