Business Unit Controller

Sanders Industries Holdings•Lake Forest, CA

1d•$130,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Bal Seal, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arxis (Nasdaq: ARXS) is seeking a Business Unit Controller who is responsible for the accounting operations, including processing of financial transactions, production of periodic financial reports, and maintenance of accounting records. Responsible for a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards. Prepares consolidated results for reporting to Management. The Business Unit Controller reports directly to the Vice President & General Manager and indirectly to the VP Finance for the Poly-Metal Components Block of Arxis. About Bal Seal: Bal Seal Engineering delivers advanced sealing, connecting, and contact solutions that serve medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Our proprietary spring-energized seals and electrical contacts help customers achieve precision, efficiency, and reliability. Employees thrive in a culture that values craftsmanship, technical mastery, and close partnership with customers solving complex challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing direct reports
Minimum of 12 years’ experience showing a proven record of success in progressively increasing roles in Finance and Accounting
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite tools
ERP systems experience required; Oracle – JD Edwards preferred
Thorough understanding of accounting procedures
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Strong understanding of economic and banking processes
Demonstrated accomplishments of improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business by processes optimization, developing standards and establishing internal controls
Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail
Ability to manage confidential information
This position is mainly sedentary; therefore, required to sit
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk throughout the facility
Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or move up to 25 pounds
Occasionally will need to bend, stoop and squat
All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

Public company experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for accuracy, integrity and timely period closing of the Bal Seal’s financial books and records
Work closely with the Company’s Director of FP&A to monitor budget versus actual on a total Company and Departmental level.
Effectively communicate policies and procedures to accounting staff and other departments, and promptly assist in resolving accounting issues.
Work with all levels of management and various departments on day-to-day operational issues to include: Inventory Costing and Product Pricing, Fixed Asset Acquisition, Credit and Collections, Budgeting and Forecasting, Accounts Payable and Payroll
Manage workload and monitor work quality of two Staff Accountants and accounting clerical assistant
Provide suggestions and input to the VP and General Manager regarding operating policies and procedures, deadlines, group morale and personnel issues
Travel between facilities in California and Colorado
Coordinate and review monthly and quarterly reporting requirements with the VP and General Manager, as well as Block and Segment leadership
Work collaboratively with the Director of FP&A in the preparation of monthly reporting packages
Review the general ledger, income statement and departmental budget versus actual reports monthly and quarterly to ensure accurate actual/budget/forecast financial information
Assist in ensuring timely and accurate financial closing of monthly results
Collaborate with the VP and General Manager and the Director of FP&A to manage the ongoing forecasting process, as well as the annual budgeting and periodic strategic planning processes
Work closely with both the internal and external auditors to provide audit schedules, back-up and other PBCs
Ad-hoc special projects necessary to support the Block, Segment, and overall Arxis goals
Manage accounting operations including A/R, A/P, G/L, Inventory/Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition to ensure all financial and accounting transactions are processed to established standards and completed within targeted deadlines.
Ensure the accuracy of inventory through coordination of regular cycle counts, annual physical, periodic review of work-in-progress (WIP) and regular analysis of required reserves
Manage capital projects and forecast cash flow impact
Review, maintain, and continuously improve Bal Seal’s system of internal controls to ensure their integrity and ongoing compliance with Arxis requirements including ongoing SOX compliance
Collaborate with Arxis tax resources to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Assist and/or lead the implementation of changes to the accounting systems, processes and procedures, as necessary
Perform other related duties as assigned