Plant Controller

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.•Cincinnati, OH

54d

About The Position

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what's possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced controller seeking to build a team to provide best practice finance services within a manufacturing business.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related degree is required; MBA, CPA, CMA is preferred
Minimum 7 years of corporate finance/accounting experience with demonstrable experience at Manager/Controller level in a multinational business (life sciences preferred) is required.
At least 3 years in a manufacturing environment, with extensive "hands on" costing experience and a strong technical background is required
Previous team management experience is preferred
Must have experience of delivering business accounts to local statutory and US GAAP requirements.
Must have experience of preparing financial accounts in accordance with a Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) programme.
The ability and willingness to get involved in the detailed preparation of accounts to short deadlines is critical.
Previous cost accounting experience is required; Experience of using Oracle and Onestream is preferred.
Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Effective Communication - Ability to speak, write and listen effectively, organises thoughts logically and explains everything clearly to all levels within an organisation.
Adaptability and Flexibility - Openness to new ideas and concepts, ability to work independently or as part of a team. Ability to multitask, adapt to change and challenge.
Leadership and Management - Self-confident with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Interpersonal Abilities - Ability to relate well to and build a rapport with others.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the monthly US GAAP financial close process for the local ledger. Ensure that sub ledgers are updated to general ledger accurately, completely and in a timely manner
Serve as a member of the site leadership team representing Finance for all financial matters concerning the Site. Provide guidance and insight on all financial matters.
Ability to present in a clear and concise manner to senior and executive management regarding financial issues, budgets, and forecasts.
Exercise good judgment in analysing and resolving accounting and operational problems and communicate to management in a timely manner.
Identify internal control weaknesses and process improvements. Initiate and recommend changes that will reduce closing cycle time and enhance effectiveness of financial reporting
Manage the activities of the on-site accounting staff to achieve departmental goals. Ensure each accountant is provided the required training, support and development to effectively perform their assigned tasks.
Work with site management and Operations FP&A to prepare and review quarterly forecasts and the annual budget. Review monthly actual to budget variances with local department managers.
Prepare and submit standard monthly management reports. Perform detailed monthly variance analysis on items in the P+L and balance sheet.
Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure that all required journal entries are prepared and posted to the general ledger.
Lead and coordinate financial compliance efforts, including the SOX 404 program, internal and external audits (US GAAP and statutory, including finalization of the financial statements in line with IFRS standards).
Analyse and review expenditures. Review capital expenditure requests and prepare ROI analysis, as needed.
Maintain and be able to analyse actual vs standard manufacturing variances
Lead annual standard cost revision process for the sites
Support tax compliance, including preparing and submitting transfer pricing schedules
Other analysis and duties, as required.