Controller

Alcon Industries•Cleveland, OH

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Alcon Industries is looking for a Controller to provide strategic, operational, and day-to-day leadership to the accounting and finance function at Alcon Industries while also providing top management with financial reports to facilitate proper decision-making in all areas of the business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field required.
Minimum of three years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to establish and maintain a strong rapport and positive relationships with all levels of staff.
Must be strategic in his/her orientation, proactive, persistent, and able to handle multiple projects and customers simultaneously, as well as work within a very fast-paced, team environment.
Proven working experience in the accounting field.
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Establishing, coordinating, and maintaining sound accounting practices and procedures for the company.
Supervising general accounting, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions for the company.
Providing monthly financial and operational reporting to top management as assigned and suggesting areas of improvement in the operations to better the company.
Establishing internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
Overseeing preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
Administering the production of periodic financial reports; ensuring that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; filing annual corporate tax return.
Supervising Alcon’s accounting systems and vendor functions.
Auditing accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinating with outside auditors and providing needed information for the annual external audit.
Presenting recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
Providing financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
Performing other related duties as necessary or assigned.