Controller

Simon Group Holdings•Dayton, OH

47d

About The Position

Controller Summary : The Controller must have solid communication, technology, analytical and management skills. Candidates should possess knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The role usually requires at least five years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Candidates who also have professional accreditations such as certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA) or chartered global management accountant (CGMA) are preferred. Previous experience in manufacturing accounting is also needed. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Familiar with GAAP procedures Reconcile bank balances & outstanding checks, monitor bank account daily Prepare & finalize vendors’ payment weekly, tracking due dates & vendors requiring payments Complete ACH payments & wire transfers to vendors & intercompany accounts Provide monthly key metrics to plant directors to monitor processes, including labor costs, revenue, cost of goods sold, materials, & budget Provide daily and weekly cashflow updates to finance director including budgeting needs for future Provide vendors with documentation to complete to add new vendors in system for adding/updating vendors including adding bank information to system & setting up bank templets for electronic payments Complete end of month, quarterly & yearly Journal Entries to capture accruals and true up accounts Create necessary journal entries to correct/reconcile accounts as needed Assist tracking and maintaining inventory counts and update WIP in system Set procedures and controls with documentation to ensure they’re followed for checks and balances Process AP as needed & support accounting team Financial Analysis: Preparing and analyzing various financial and operational forecasts and reports to include cash flow forecasts, margin analysis, and other financial forecasts Investigating and analyzing operational and financial variances from projections, budgets, or forecasts Ability to forecast and project ebbs and flows and report issues in future cash flow Assessing weekly and monthly operational and financial performance and identifying areas of improvement Assisting COO in developing forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans Other duties as required and assigned General Work Requirements Maintaining an organized and clean workstation Adhering to safety procedures and wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) as required by job assignment Exhibits professional attitude toward associates, customers, suppliers, and others Willingness to contact vendors when issues arise to resolve in a timely manner Demonstrates effective verbal & written communication throughout the organization Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities : May have 1 AP Specialist reporting to them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3-5 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office & ERP systems)
Good operational accounting, problem solving, and analytical skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Cost Accounting Experience
Knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
Ability to read and analyze financial statements.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the job, an essential requirement for the position is the ability to sit for long periods of time and walk the floor daily on a Gemba walk.
The employee is regularly required to be able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Job responsibilities demand exposure to the production floor where company lifting limits and safety rules will be enforced.
Employee must be able to work 8-hour shifts as an essential requirement of the position.
Random drug tests may also be performed to ensure compliance with company policies.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who also have professional accreditations such as certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA) or chartered global management accountant (CGMA) are preferred.
CPA (Preferred)
Accounting: 3 -5 years (Preferred)
Finance: 3-5 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Familiar with GAAP procedures
Reconcile bank balances & outstanding checks, monitor bank account daily
Prepare & finalize vendors’ payment weekly, tracking due dates & vendors requiring payments
Complete ACH payments & wire transfers to vendors & intercompany accounts
Provide monthly key metrics to plant directors to monitor processes, including labor costs, revenue, cost of goods sold, materials, & budget
Provide daily and weekly cashflow updates to finance director including budgeting needs for future
Provide vendors with documentation to complete to add new vendors in system for adding/updating vendors including adding bank information to system & setting up bank templets for electronic payments
Complete end of month, quarterly & yearly Journal Entries to capture accruals and true up accounts
Create necessary journal entries to correct/reconcile accounts as needed
Assist tracking and maintaining inventory counts and update WIP in system
Set procedures and controls with documentation to ensure they’re followed for checks and balances
Process AP as needed & support accounting team
Preparing and analyzing various financial and operational forecasts and reports to include cash flow forecasts, margin analysis, and other financial forecasts
Investigating and analyzing operational and financial variances from projections, budgets, or forecasts
Ability to forecast and project ebbs and flows and report issues in future cash flow
Assessing weekly and monthly operational and financial performance and identifying areas of improvement
Assisting COO in developing forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans
Maintaining an organized and clean workstation
Adhering to safety procedures and wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) as required by job assignment
Exhibits professional attitude toward associates, customers, suppliers, and others
Willingness to contact vendors when issues arise to resolve in a timely manner
Demonstrates effective verbal & written communication throughout the organization
May have 1 AP Specialist reporting to them.
Other duties as required and assigned
Other duties as assigned