Division Controller

Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company•Grand Rapids, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Finance team as a Division Controller and be responsible for accounting, financial reporting, planning, analysis, working capital and financial controls within a dynamic manufacturing setting. Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in Accounting or Finance
Controlling and/or Cost Accounting experience highly preferred
Manufacturing experience preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Expertise in all aspects of GAAP reporting standards and requirements, corporate finance, accounting, internal controls, corporate development and finance and accounting systems, cost accounting and variance analysis.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (strong Excel skills)
Previous experience working with Business Intelligence tools, ERP system and financial reporting & planning software
In-depth knowledge of successful finance and operations strategies and systems to assure tight controls and sound financial reporting, business planning and forecasting

Responsibilities

Partner with the Division President to improve financial and operational performance of the division
Serve as a key member of the division leadership team, providing financial guidance and operational leadership to the overall organization
Collaborate with the Corporate Controller and CFO to improve financial reporting, analysis, and performance management of the division
Translate financial results into actionable insights that support strategic decision making
Lead/own the month end close process for the division
Maintain a monthly close checklist; ensure timely, accurate month end close and complete financial reporting; work closely with corporate finance and accounting on the month end close and consolidation process
Monitor performance against budget and prior year and provide clear explanations of key variances
Prepare and present the division financials and performance to the Division President and corporate accounting and finance team; identify significant variances, trends, and areas requiring management attention
Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies
Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, accruals, journal entries and other accounting