What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Zentech Manufacturing I?
Zentech Overview
Zentech is one of the leading and most highly certified U.S. based Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers in North America. We support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of medical devices, aerospace and defense products, and industrial equipment with engineering & manufacturing solutions. These solutions include product design, printed circuit board layout, test development, and manufacturing support through the entire product lifecycle.
The products and designs Zentech support are an integral part of everyday life and in mission critical environments. Many can be seen every day at sporting events, on delivery trucks, in medical offices, at construction sites, on American farms, and on commercial aircraft. Other products and designs are unseen but vital, such the work we do for our domestic and foreign military customers who rely on our technical skills to help ensure our country remains safe, our warfighters remain out of harm's way, and our nation's networks remain free from intrusion.
Zentech has developed strengths in the required manufacturing processes for high reliability, high complexity, low-to-medium volume printed circuit boards and box builds, all with best-in-class ability to scale to higher volume products. Zentech products are proudly Made in America and our dedicated team works together to maintain and support our country’s lives and liberties.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Controller is responsible for managing the site’s financial activities, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively influence a team. The Controller reports to the CFO and ensures the financial reporting achieves desired measurements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices.
- Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, and cost accounting
- Prepare and publish timely monthly reporting and forecasted financial statements
- Support month-end and year-end close processes
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain internal controls
- Provide management with analytical assistance, advice, and service in the preparation of all financial aspects of business planning including headcount projections and capital equipment planning
- Interpret financial planning, forecasting and measurement requirements of division
- Review sales, cost, income, bookings, backlog, headcount, material and other related data
- Decompose and analyze operational metrics for opportunities to enhance financial performance, including MRB, labor utilization, excess and obsolete inventory, and material variances
- Review departmental labor and expense budgets; oversee corrective action
- Work with management to establish budget and cash flow forecasts
- Lead by example
Position Qualifications
The Preferred Candidate:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or CMA preferred but not required
- 5 years of proven working experience; manufacturing experience preferred
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Experience with creating financial statements
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy