Controller

Walker Products Inc.•Wildwood, MO

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller directs and oversees Walker Products’ accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities. The role ensures financial information is accurate, timely, and reliable, and supports executive leadership with financial analysis and reporting. Working closely with the CFO and senior leadership, the Controller strengthens the organization’s financial operations, improves accounting processes, and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory standards, and company policies. The position calls for strong leadership, manufacturing accounting experience, and hands-on knowledge of cost accounting and ERP systems; Epicor Kinetic experience is highly preferred. The Controller leads accounting operations and financial close and reporting, oversees manufacturing cost accounting and financial analysis, and establishes and maintains internal controls and compliance processes. The role supports budgeting and forecasting, oversees financial functionality within the ERP system, and leads the development of the accounting team. Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with periodic interaction in manufacturing and warehouse operations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
3–5 years of proven leadership experience within accounting or finance.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.
Advanced cost accounting and inventory accounting expertise.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.
Experience working within ERP financial modules.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA certification.
Manufacturing or industrial accounting experience.
Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
Experience using Epicor Kinetic, which is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and fixed assets.
Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal accounting policies, and financial reporting standards.
Maintain accurate financial records, schedules, and supporting documentation.
Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold analysis.
Review bills of material, routings, and labor and machine cost allocations for accuracy.
Monitor manufacturing variances and work with operations leadership to identify cost drivers and improvement opportunities.
Support margin and profitability analysis by product line, customer, and business unit.
Develop, document, and maintain internal control processes and procedures.
Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audits, and corporate reporting requirements.
Coordinate and manage external financial statement audits and tax engagements.
Establish, update, and enforce accounting policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risk.
Assist executive leadership with annual operating budgets and financial forecasts.
Provide financial analysis and reporting to support operational and strategic decisions.
Monitor company performance against budget and forecast expectations.
Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate findings to leadership.
Maintain and oversee financial functionality within the company’s ERP system.
Partner with IT, ERP, and business stakeholders to improve financial reporting, system controls, and automation.
Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and enhancements related to accounting and finance processes.
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
Establish departmental goals, performance metrics, and accountability standards.
Promote collaboration with operations, supply chain, IT, and executive leadership.