Controller

Safe Fleet•Gladwin, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller manages and oversees daily accounting activities for the Covering Solutions Business Unit, which operates under Clarience Technologies and includes the Vango, Roll-Rite, and Pull Tarps brands. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. The position may be located onsite in Verona, Pennsylvania, or Gladwin, Michigan, and requires travel between facilities. The Controller works with finance, operations, purchasing, engineering, and other teams, and has direct reports in accounts payable and staff accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Experience with ERP systems.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time to visit remote facilities.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle ERP systems.
Past management experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Facilitate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Execute the weekly payment run process with Accounts Payable.
Support Operations Leaders with KPI reporting and metrics to identify cost savings opportunities or improvements.
Lead the weekly cash flow forecast.
Analyze financial information, identify trends and significant changes, and provide narratives explaining findings.
Prepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports summarizing and interpreting current and projected financial positions.
Assist the finance director with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Lead ERP system projects and identify efficiency improvements.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules.
Analyze complex accounting issues and recommend solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including purchasing, operations, and engineering, to support financial operations.
Set standard costs for manufactured goods, including overhead rates and standard material costs.
Develop and analyze cost standards within the budgeting process.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel to remote facilities, including regular travel between Verona, PA, and Gladwin, MI depending on the employee’s work location.