Controller

Kimball Electronics•Jasper, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or recruitment process due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. We will treat all requests for accommodations discreetly. Kimball Electronics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Kimball Electronics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. CONTROLLER We have an opportunity for a Controller within Kimball Electronics Jasper (KEJ). This position reports to the North America Group Financial Manager with a dotted line reporting structure to the KEJ General Manager and Kimball Electronics Inc. (KEI) Chief Accounting Officer. This position is responsible for the accuracy of KEJ’s financial reporting, the month-end closing process, internal controls compliance, providing data for business decision making, developing the KEJ finance team, continuously improving financial processes and supporting the business to drive profitable growth. This is an existing in-person position at KEJ. Basic Background Requirements This position will require: • The ability to work with all levels of the organization. • Excellent communication skills • A strong foundation of financial and cost accounting principles • A proactive and self-motivated individual that desires to make a positive impact on the organization • Bachelor’s degree (typically accounting or finance) • 5+ years of cost and financial accounting experience in a manufacturing setting • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office • Ability to travel periodically as required to support business needs (less than 5%) • Helpful, but not required: An MBA and CMA / APICS (manufacturing) certifications. Experience working in SAP ECC or S/4HANA Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform tools (BI, Apps, Automate) Key Performance Objectives Short Term: (0 to 3 months) • Learn Kimball philosophies to understand our financial policies, existing processes and controls • Become familiar with our production facility and customers in order to provide accurate financial forecasts • Build relationships with the KEJ finance team, KEJ leadership team, KEJ staff and our Kimball Electronics Shared Services (KESS) partners • Understand Kimball Electronics culture • Perform month-end close processes required for accurate financial statements • Focus on accurate and timely financial and management reports to support our profitability goals and cost management • Maintain a strong internal control and compliance structure within KE-Jasper to support accurate financial reporting Midterm: (3 to 12 months) • Assume ownership for: Full income statement and balance sheet forecasting and month-end closing Plant level quote process, which links to Global Quote processes Customer profitability analysis and reporting Fixed asset and capital expenditure process Standard cost system Record Retention Support KESS AP and AR processes • Provide leadership for the KEJ finance team, including ensuring accountability and identifying exposure opportunities for the team’s continued growth • Prepare and distribute accurate business reports (daily/weekly/monthly) while finding opportunities for automation and office productivity Longer Term: • Become an active voice in business decision making • Proactively provide recommendations for cost improvement opportunities • Develop and implement continuous improvements at both the department and business unit level • Collaborate globally on Cost Council project teams to drive standardization and efficiency across the Company • Achieve Green Belt Certification in KEJ’s Yellow/Green/Black Belt Certification Program • Support focused cost reduction initiatives targeted at specific programs or customers. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Electronics we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco). Kimball Electronics is a leading contract manufacturer of durable goods electronics serving a variety of industries on a global scale. Kimball Electronics continues to make the customer the focus of everything we do and will continue to provide the highest industry quality through continuous improvement. What makes us different? We share the organization's vision and goals, and acknowledge that achieving them is only possible with the dedication and skills of our employees. We demonstrate confidence in employees' ability to make positive contributions beyond their day-to-day job duties. We create very specific opportunities for worker involvement, but also make it clear that input is welcome at any time. We provide training to help employees develop, present and carry out their ideas. We coach managers to facilitate rather than instruct, and hold them accountable for encouraging and supporting improvement and innovation within their department. We empower workers to implement small-scale changes on their own, and keep them apprised of the status of those requiring management approval. We recognize employees not only for their achievements, but also their efforts.

Requirements

The ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Excellent communication skills
A strong foundation of financial and cost accounting principles
A proactive and self-motivated individual that desires to make a positive impact on the organization
Bachelor’s degree (typically accounting or finance)
5+ years of cost and financial accounting experience in a manufacturing setting
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to travel periodically as required to support business needs (less than 5%)

Nice To Haves

An MBA and CMA / APICS (manufacturing) certifications.
Experience working in SAP ECC or S/4HANA
Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform tools (BI, Apps, Automate)

Responsibilities

Perform month-end close processes required for accurate financial statements
Focus on accurate and timely financial and management reports to support our profitability goals and cost management
Maintain a strong internal control and compliance structure within KE-Jasper to support accurate financial reporting
Assume ownership for: Full income statement and balance sheet forecasting and month-end closing Plant level quote process, which links to Global Quote processes Customer profitability analysis and reporting Fixed asset and capital expenditure process Standard cost system Record Retention Support KESS AP and AR processes
Provide leadership for the KEJ finance team, including ensuring accountability and identifying exposure opportunities for the team’s continued growth
Prepare and distribute accurate business reports (daily/weekly/monthly) while finding opportunities for automation and office productivity
Become an active voice in business decision making
Proactively provide recommendations for cost improvement opportunities
Develop and implement continuous improvements at both the department and business unit level
Collaborate globally on Cost Council project teams to drive standardization and efficiency across the Company
Achieve Green Belt Certification in KEJ’s Yellow/Green/Black Belt Certification Program
Support focused cost reduction initiatives targeted at specific programs or customers.