Controller

Smiths Group•Chicago, IL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

TUTCO Inc, a leading manufacturer of heating elements used in the HVAC and Appliance industry, has an opening for a Controller at one of their facilities in Chicago, IL. TUTCO Inc. is a Subsidiary of Smiths Group plc with headquarters in London, England. The role of the Controller will be a financial consultant to plant management in areas that impact the cost of operations and budgeting and will manage and lead the accounting and control policies as it relates to revenue and expense, budgeting, and payroll processing. This is an exciting role requiring enhanced leadership and technical skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Financial, or Business Administration
Must have 5-10 years’ experience in all aspects of accounting.
Proven supervisory experience.
Exceptional communication, problem solving, analytical skills, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute journal entries, the general ledger, reconciliation, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, as well as the month-end and year-end process.
Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
Prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports to summarize the current and projected company financial position.
Analyze data to discover patterns and/or discrepancies.
Develop and implement budget and financial controls.
Provide support for external and internal audits.
Assist in analyzing budget variances.
Supervise Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
Provide financial reporting on the Divisional and Corporate levels.
Develop and implement appropriate accounting policies, processes, systems, tools, infrastructure and sufficient internal controls to comply with regulatory requirements.
Assist with development of the annual budget and strategic plan.
Foster a team environment and provide guidance with regard to day to day accounting requirements in accordance with the developed plan and accepted accounting principles.
Advise management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
Direct determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.