Global Controller

Marmon Holdings•Charleston, SC

35d

About The Position

Perfection Hy-Test Company As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. The position is responsible for ensuring all management and parent company financial reporting is prepared accurately and timely and in compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies as well as preparation of the Annual Operating Plan and related forecasts. This position is also responsible for updating and maintaining accounting policies and procedures and enhancing processes to ensure accurate, insightful and timely reporting for our growing business. A successful candidate will be a strong leader, detail oriented, system savvy and possess a strong desire to learn. Perfection Hy-Test Controller Charleston, SC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Who We Are Perfection Hy-Test is a trusted aftermarket supplier of clutch, flywheel, and drivetrain components, specializing in manual transmission systems and OEM-style replacements. Its proprietary technologies—like self-adjusting clutches and technovation hydraulics—deliver high-performance solutions for a wide range of vehicles worldwide. What You’ll Do Primary responsibility is for all financial aspects of the A utomotive A ftermarket Group US Retail business units, including accurate and timely recording of transactions and preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Will oversee cash management processes, payroll, A/R, A/P, tax and ensure all financial policy requirements are met. As a business partner, the Controller will assist with strategic planning, assume ownership of the annual budget process and provide an array of analyses to maintain and improve profitability. Financial Integrity Maintains the integrity of the data captured in the general ledger and establishes and enforces appropriate controls , including Marmon standard operating procedures and Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Produces financial statement packages in accordance with monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules, including performance evaluation across sales, COGS, SG&A, etc. Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions ensuring information technology security requirements are met as directed by the Marmon IT Director. Facilitates internal and external audits, supports tax requirements, coordinates the annual physical inventory, maintains fixed assets, reviews multi-year contracts, and verifies the accuracy of all balance sheet accounts. Executive Partnership Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range plans, introduction of new programs /strategies and regulatory action, including new product development, pricing, and potential acquisitions. Coordinates and prepares a three-year strategic plan with input obtained from the President and Vice Presidents. Strong continuous improvement skills , including instructing, and empowering the accounting team to implement Lean principles to department processes Leads and coordinates the annual budget process, from gathering of inputs and assumptions to the Marmon deliverables. Fosters a continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets. Decision Support Provides timely and accurate financial analysis and insights of the business to assist the General Manager and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities. Supports cross-functional initiatives across Sales & Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Human Resources by assisting with capital expenditure approval requests, innovation support, make vs. buy decisions, product pricing, customer profitability analyses, and cost containment decisions. Ad Hoc requests as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities Manage the accounting manager and staff accountants to oversee transactional processing, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation. Carr y out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. B uilding and organizing a high-performance finance team . Interview and Train employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance with 10+ years of relevant experience
Supervisory experience and knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, cost accounting in a manufacturing environment, and inner workings of ERP systems
Past ERP experience preferred- SYSPRO, Sage X3, other known ERPs (Company currently uses Syspro)
Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable using a variety of software packages and platforms to accumulate, manipulate, and analyze data
Effective interpersonal skills, written and oral presentation skills, collaborative problem-solving skills, and project management skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and/or CPA/CMA certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Ensuring all management and parent company financial reporting is prepared accurately and timely and in compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
Preparation of the Annual Operating Plan and related forecasts
Updating and maintaining accounting policies and procedures and enhancing processes to ensure accurate, insightful and timely reporting
Accurate and timely recording of transactions and preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Oversee cash management processes, payroll, A/R, A/P, tax and ensure all financial policy requirements are met
Assist with strategic planning, assume ownership of the annual budget process and provide an array of analyses to maintain and improve profitability
Maintains the integrity of the data captured in the general ledger and establishes and enforces appropriate controls , including Marmon standard operating procedures and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
Produces financial statement packages in accordance with monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules, including performance evaluation across sales, COGS, SG&A, etc.
Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions ensuring information technology security requirements are met as directed by the Marmon IT Director
Facilitates internal and external audits, supports tax requirements, coordinates the annual physical inventory, maintains fixed assets, reviews multi-year contracts, and verifies the accuracy of all balance sheet accounts
Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range plans, introduction of new programs /strategies and regulatory action, including new product development, pricing, and potential acquisitions
Coordinates and prepares a three-year strategic plan with input obtained from the President and Vice Presidents
Leads and coordinates the annual budget process, from gathering of inputs and assumptions to the Marmon deliverables
Provides timely and accurate financial analysis and insights of the business to assist the General Manager and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities
Supports cross-functional initiatives across Sales & Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Human Resources by assisting with capital expenditure approval requests, innovation support, make vs. buy decisions, product pricing, customer profitability analyses, and cost containment decisions
Manage the accounting manager and staff accountants to oversee transactional processing, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Building and organizing a high-performance finance team
Interview and Train employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems