Controller

Flex N Gate • Urbana, IL

4d

About The Position

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

The position oversees accounting, disbursements, accounts receivable, and payroll activities; ensures regulatory compliance; maintains systems and controls that protect the integrity of company data and assets; and supports financial planning, analysis, inventory reporting, and cost accounting. The Controller also responds to the CFO and Group Controller’s requests and participates in special projects and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, a community college diploma in a related field, or five years of progressive related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Highly motivated, service- and team-oriented, with attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Good computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.

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, quarter- and year-end closing, and federal and state reports.
• 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 to 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 courteously and professionally with coworkers, management, clients, and others, and comply with regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Safeguard assets and ensure accurate, timely recording of transactions by implementing internal audits, controls, and checks across departments.
• Manage the accuracy and reporting of the perpetual inventory system, including inventory cost accounting.
• Ensure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures, special projects, programs, capital expenditures, and product costing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time