Corporate Controller

Great Plains Mfg•Salina, KS

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Corporate Controller to Plan and direct the corporate financial planning and accounting practices of the organization. This is an on-site role which reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is based at our Corporate offices in Salina, KS Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee accounting, audit and tax activities for the corporation. Analyze, consolidate, and direct accounting procedures to maintain proper records resulting in adequate accounting controls and services. Appraise the corporation’s financial position and issue periodic reports on the corporation's financial stability, liquidity, and growth. Coordinate the establishment of the corporation’s budget information and reporting vs. actual. Coordinate submittal of tax reporting information to the company’s tax advisors. Responsible for the company’s consolidated financial statements published internally; manage the timely and accurate reporting of financial performance in the appropriate format and mechanism to parent company headquarters. Maintain relationship and contact with financial institutions. Manage and/or delegate authority for receipt, disbursement, banking, protection and custody of funds. Monitor current policies and practices and design/implement new operating procedures to improve controls, efficiency and/or reduce costs. Coordinate external audit and preparation of required schedules; also coordinate preparation of internal audit schedules. Liaison to IT department on related accounting/finance matters; IT project team member when need arises. Assign or delegate responsibilities to subordinates. Screen, select, hire, transfer and discharge employees. Follow all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment. Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment. Preferred Skills & Qualifications: BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance; minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience with manufacturing cost ERP systems Strong understanding of GAAP, and some understanding of international accounting standards Advanced MS Excel skills, experience working with an MRP/ERP system; working knowledge of AS400 a plus Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Ability to travel on occasion

Requirements

BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance; minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong understanding of GAAP, and some understanding of international accounting standards
Advanced MS Excel skills, experience working with an MRP/ERP system
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to travel on occasion

Nice To Haves

Experience with manufacturing cost ERP systems
working knowledge of AS400 a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting, audit and tax activities for the corporation.
Analyze, consolidate, and direct accounting procedures to maintain proper records resulting in adequate accounting controls and services.
Appraise the corporation’s financial position and issue periodic reports on the corporation's financial stability, liquidity, and growth.
Coordinate the establishment of the corporation’s budget information and reporting vs. actual.
Coordinate submittal of tax reporting information to the company’s tax advisors.
Responsible for the company’s consolidated financial statements published internally; manage the timely and accurate reporting of financial performance in the appropriate format and mechanism to parent company headquarters.
Maintain relationship and contact with financial institutions.
Manage and/or delegate authority for receipt, disbursement, banking, protection and custody of funds.
Monitor current policies and practices and design/implement new operating procedures to improve controls, efficiency and/or reduce costs.
Coordinate external audit and preparation of required schedules; also coordinate preparation of internal audit schedules.
Liaison to IT department on related accounting/finance matters; IT project team member when need arises.
Assign or delegate responsibilities to subordinates.
Screen, select, hire, transfer and discharge employees.
Follow all Great Plains policies and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.