Controller

Flex-N-Gate • Urbana, IL

5d

About The Position

The Controller is accountable for all financial operations of the plant, including periodic financial reporting, accounting records, internal controls, and budgeting to mitigate risk and improve the accuracy of reported financial information. The Controller provides support and analysis to help the Plant Manager make business decisions consistent with corporate goals and objectives.

The role oversees accounting, disbursements, accounts receivable, and payroll activities; ensures regulatory compliance; maintains financial systems and controls; and provides financial analysis for company ventures, special projects, programs, capital expenditures, and product costing. The Controller also supports the CFO and Group Controller as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, community college diploma in a related field, or five years of progressive related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Motivated, service- and team-oriented approach with attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenges and new initiatives.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated internal customer service skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Detail-oriented approach and good computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting department’s timely and accurate financial reporting, including internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits, and annual budgets.
• Oversee disbursement activities, including accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, employee expense reports, cash control, and corporate payroll tax compliance.
• Oversee accounts receivable, including aging, billings, cash and receipt applications, funding management, quarter- and year-end closing, and federal and state reporting.
• Oversee payroll systems to ensure timely and accurate employee payments, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state or provincial, and municipal or local income, payroll, and property tax requirements.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls to verify the integrity of systems, processes, and data and enhance company value.
• Provide accurate and timely work to the CFO and Group Controller as assigned.
• Participate in special projects and prepare special reports.
• Communicate courteously and professionally with co-workers, management, clients, and others.
• Follow applicable regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Safeguard assets and ensure accurate and timely transaction recording through internal audits, controls, and checks across departments.
• Manage the accuracy and reporting of the perpetual inventory system, including inventory cost accounting.
• Ensure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures, special projects, programs, capital expenditures, and product costing.

What This Job Offers

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