Controller
Company: BW Elliott Mfg Co LLC
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:The Controller manages the monthly financial close
process, serves as a key point of contact for internal and external
auditors and is responsible for development of finance staff. The
Controller is expected to be a leader in the finance department and
provide a financial perspective in various cross functional
initiatives to help drive business results. The Controller also
performs analysis of financial results, maintains the integrity of
the accounting systems and internal control environment and ensures
financial results are recorded in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company finance policies.
Key responsibilities include designing and implementing
improvements in financial processes to meet the Company's
continuous improvement initiatives and leading the forecasting and
budgeting processes. The successful candidate will be self
motivated and have strong problem solving, analytic, accounting and
interpersonal skills. The Controller will also need to be able to
manage several projects simultaneously with the ability to be
detail oriented and hands-on. This role can be based from
Binghamton, NY or Pewaukee, WI.Responsibilities:Direct the
preparation of monthly/quarterly reports for management (month end
reporting package) and lead the analysis of key financial trends
and variances to forecast. Be able to explain monthly financial
results - understanding key drivers and adjustments.Prepare the
annual financial plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly/weekly
financial outlooks. Work closely with management to understand
business conditions, drive forecast ownership and accountability in
the organization.Manage the standard cost process to provide
quality information to management, sales, marketing, and operations
covering margins, manufacturing costs, plant absorption, labor
efficiency and productivity.Ensure proper documentation and
monitoring of the internal control environment, including
segregation of duties and ERP system access.Analyze cost trends,
gross margin results, develop reports which highlight and
communicate significant changes and provide financial guidance to
the operations team on cost accounting matters.Provide financial
advice on key customer quotes/opportunities and coordinate contract
reviews with key stakeholdersCoordinate with the operations team
regarding investments (headcount and capex), material receipts,
quality matters and material cost reductions (PPV).Responsible for
all aspects of month-end financial close process for the plant,
including review of reconciliations performed by others,
preparation of complex account analysis and analysis of financial
results.Review, summarize, implement and train others on accounting
requirements and finance process improvements. Foster a team
environment and develop finance staff. Drive finance process
improvements, implement best practices.Participate in other
projects related to cost down initiatives, capital investments,
manufacturing spend, operational improvements, ERP
upgrades/implementations and other business initiatives.Performs
other duties as assigned.Requirements:Education: Bachelor's degree
in accounting. CPA and/or MBA preferred.Experience and/or
Training:10+ years accounting experience, including time spent
within a multi-site manufacturing environment.3+ years in a
management role overseeing standard costs, plant absorption,
operational metrics, key performance objectives.Able to adjust to
changing priorities - ability to prioritize work and meet
deadlines.Successful candidate will be a highly motivated team
player with excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem solving
skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Excellent
organizational skills, with the ability to quickly and accurately
analyze a situation and arrive at an effective fact-based decision
or solution.Demonstrated ability to manage people down, across and
upwards throughout the organization.Self-motivated and proactive,
both with respect to managing workload and own professional
development-strong work ethic.Technology/Equipment: Proficiency in
the use of technology including thorough understanding of ERP
systems, Hyperion HFM and Microsoft Excel.
Keywords: BW Elliott Mfg Co LLC, Binghamton , Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Binghamton, New York
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