Controller

Versatile Mold & Design • Rutledge, GA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Controller will partner with the President and Executive Team in the development and execution of business strategy. This role serves as the primary liaison to the ITG Finance Team and oversees ITG platform-related initiatives. The Controller will oversee, direct, and organize the work of the Versatile finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. A key responsibility includes supporting the start-up of Puerto Rican operations and overseeing all aspects of the Finance function, including compliance for Government incentives programs and taxation. The role leads the closing process for monthly and year-end cycles, coordinates the preparation of financial information for strategic business plans and forecasts, and leads monthly performance analysis. Additionally, the Controller reviews capital spending needs, leads ERP migration initiatives, supports acquisition integrations, and manages Credit, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions. The position also involves implementing and maintaining cycle counting processes, coordinating audits, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, identifying process improvements, exploring new technologies for automation, developing key metrics, and managing staff performance and development.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in business, finance/accounting or a relevant curriculum is required
• 5-10 years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in manufacturing and in an operating business unit role
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills
• Extensive accounting experience and cost accounting foundation
• Participative management style - advocates team concepts and efforts
• Sound administrative and team management skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing systems
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Results and profit oriented with the ability to balance business priorities
• Capable of establishing credibility and being decisive

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft D365 implementations a plus
• Professional fluency in Spanish is highly advantageous

Responsibilities

• Partner to the President and Executive Team in the development and execution of business strategy
• Primary liaison to ITG Finance Team and overseer of ITG platform related initiatives
• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the Versatile finance team
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
• Support start-up of Puerto Rican operations and oversee all aspects of Finance function, including compliance for Government incentives programs and taxation
• Lead the closing process related to monthly and year-end cycles to ensure Corporate policies, procedures and deadlines are met
• Coordinate the preparation of financial information related to annual and long-range strategic business plans and periodic forecasts, working with cross functional teams as necessary
• Lead monthly performance to plan and forecast analysis
• Review capital spending needs with the President and prepare supporting Major Expenditure Authorization (MEAs) requests and anticipated investment returns when applicable
• Lead Microsoft D365/ERP migration initiatives
• Support integration of segment acquisitions
• Manage the Credit, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions
• Implement/maintain cycle counting processes and conduct physical inventories as necessary
• Coordinate audits from the Internal Audit Department, Outside Auditors, and State and Local Audits
• Ensure company operates within Heico’s established accounting policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities for improvement through process changes, technology advancements and data analysis
• Continuous exploration of new technologies and identification of opportunities to automate business processes to drive efficiencies and cost savings
• Develop and monitor key metrics
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach
• Lead completion of ad hoc requests in support of the President, ITG and Heico as assigned
• Ability to travel to Puerto Rico 50% at start up and 25% once operation is stabilized (if located in US)
• Ability to travel to Rutledge, GA 30% (if located in Puerto Rico)

What This Job Offers

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