Financial Production Controller

GWS Tool Group • Menomonee Falls, WI

17d

About The Position

The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations at the assigned facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Five years or more of related experience required
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to learn new technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Able to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience of (Infor) Visual ERP is a plus

Responsibilities

• Leads the facilities’ closing process and ensures financial reporting meets corporate deadlines and complies with corporate policies
• Produces periodic financial reports; ensures the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards
• Performs analyses and prepares accounting journal entries related to numerous areas (prepaids, accruals, payroll, inventory, etc.)
• Performs monthly account reconciliations
• Produces budgets and forecasts; follows up on deviations
• Lead the development of quarterly forecasts for assigned locations
• Analyze actual results vs. forecasts and prepare variance analyses.
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities, providing recommendations for action.
• Partner with operations to analyze various production metrics
• Prepare and present ad hoc cost analyses and reports
• Reconcile inventory balances across ERP system and physical counts.
• Analyze and report inventory reserves (slow-moving, obsolete).
• Provide cost data for make‑vs‑buy decisions, pricing updates, and profitability analysis
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees