Controller

Vista Metals • McKeesport, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Vista Metals, Inc. is an established tungsten carbide manufacturing company located in Elizabeth Township, PA. We are seeking a capable, hands-on Controller to lead and manage our accounting function. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants to take ownership of financial operations in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across both higher-level financial oversight and day-to-day accounting responsibilities.

Job Summary
The Controller will direct and have responsibility for the organization's accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, the preparation, promotion, and interpretation of financial reports for management and external stakeholders. This position will direct internal controls, annual forecast, financial reporting, and budgetary controls. Supervise accounting staff; assign, direct, and evaluate their work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar role.
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Employee benefits preferred.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with management

Nice To Haves

• Stable work history
• Hands-on Controller role where they are responsible for both managing the accounting function and directly supporting key day-to-day accounting activities.
• Strong logical thinking skills
• Interest in growing with the company and improving the way the accounting department operates over time.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or analyses reports, which summarize business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, cash flow, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Plan, develop, organize, implant, direct, and evaluate the Company's fiscal function and performance
• Collaborate with the IT Manager and General Manager to develop/further improve operational tracking and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager in maintaining updated costing and pricing metrics to provide the Sales Team with reliable metric for customer pricing and company profitability.
• Responsible for inventory valuation and management of stock levels to meet demand forecasts and strategic objectives.
• Coordinates the annual insurance renewals for employee benefit plans and business insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level