Controller

Flex-N-Gate • Covington, IN

16d

About The Position

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

The role oversees accounting, disbursements, accounts receivable, and payroll activities; ensures regulatory compliance and accurate financial reporting; maintains controls and safeguards company assets; and provides financial analysis for business ventures, projects, capital expenditures, and product costing. The Controller also responds to the CFO and Group Controller and participates in special projects and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, community college diploma in a related field, or ten years of progressive related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively independently and prioritize.
• Highly 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.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting department to ensure accurate and timely financial management reports, including internal and external monthly 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 activities, including billing, cash and receipt applications, funding management, aging components, and quarter- and year-end closing and reporting.
• Oversee payroll systems to ensure timely and accurate employee payments, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state or provincial, and municipal or local income, payroll, and property tax requirements.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of systems, processes, and data and enhance company value.
• Respond to the CFO and Group Controller with accurate and timely work to support their financial needs.
• Participate in special projects and compile special reports.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with co-workers, management, clients, and others.
• Follow regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Safeguard assets and ensure accurate, timely transaction recording through internal audits, controls, and checks across departments.
• Manage the accuracy and reporting of the perpetual inventory system, including cost accounting for inventory items.
• Ensure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
• Provide financial analysis to evaluate company ventures, special projects, programs, capital expenditures, and product costing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Safety training, new hire orientation, and continuous learning and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

What This Job Offers

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