Financial Controller

Bell Laboratories Office & Supervisory•Windsor, WI

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About The Position

Bell Laboratories Inc., a specialty chemical manufacturer, is seeking a Financial Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting. The role oversees general ledger activities and monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for a multi-company, multi-currency financial consolidation; prepares financial statements and supporting materials in accordance with applicable accounting standards and parent-company requests; and manages manufacturing accounting, including inventory valuation, product costing, overhead allocation, reserves, and physical inventory controls. The Financial Controller maintains accurate balance sheet records and effective internal controls, coordinates audits and supports tax compliance, and researches and implements new accounting standards. The position also leads accounting staff, assigns responsibilities, supports staff development and training, and verifies the accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least seven years of accounting team leadership and managerial experience.
Strong general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable knowledge.
Broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and ability to deal with complex accounting issues.
High attention to detail, accuracy, problem-solving skills, and thoroughness.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and business practices and their interrelationships.
Familiarity with Excel.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Previous exposure to a manufacturing environment preferred.
Prior experience in software implementation or upgrades is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close for a multi-company, multi-currency financial consolidation.
Prepare financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules in accordance with applicable accounting standards as requested by the parent company.
Oversee inventory valuation, product costing, overhead allocation, inventory reserves, and physical inventory controls.
Oversee a manager responsible for the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams.
Maintain accurate records for cash, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and other assets and liabilities.
Maintain accounting policies, approval requirements, segregation of duties, system access controls, and safeguards over company assets.
Coordinate internal audits, resolve accounting and control findings, and provide supporting records for tax compliance.
Manage accounting staff, establish responsibilities, and maintain training and backup coverage.
Research and implement new accounting standards as applicable.
Hire, direct, develop, and supervise teams supporting the essential duties.
Verify the team's accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting work for accuracy and timeliness.