Controller
About The Position
Davies Molding LLC, based in Carol Stream, Illinois, has been a leading supplier of standard knobs, handles, cases, and custom plastic components since 1933. The company has an extensive range of molds and utilizes multiple plastic composites to give customers the widest selection of styles and mountings available. With over 400 products and 9,000 variations in size, shape, color and molded-in metal inserts, Davies supplies top-quality parts engineered to meet any requirement. The once, small plastic molding company that stood in downtown Chicago is now the largest manufacturer of plastic knobs and handles in the world today and a foundational business of ITG’s Advanced Polymeric Solutions Segment.
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.
- 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
- an MBA or CPA is preferred
- Experience with Microsoft D365 implementations a plus.
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 Davies finance team.
- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
