Business Unit Controller / Accounting Manager

Business Unit Controller/Accounting Manager

SUMMARY:

The Business Unit Controller/Accounting Manager position functions as a business partner with the President and other business managers to effectively manage and control the business in a manufacturing environment. The candidate will be responsible for general accounting, job-cost accounting, billing & receivables, payables & disbursements, fixed-asset accounting, financial reporting, key-metrics reporting, financial analysis, annual budgeting, and human resources support. This position will also be a leader within the organization for developing knowledge, application, training, and creation of efficiencies through optimal use of the company’s computer system(s).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The BU Controller will be accountable for the following core responsibilities:

• Participate in strategic brainstorming and implementation of strategic plans with other senior management members.

• Facilitate monthly financial closing process, including accurate and timely GAAP-based financial statements, key-metric reporting, and financial analyses.

• Support financial consolidation reporting efforts of the parent company.

• Ensure general ledger accounts are accurately stated, reconciled, and classified.

• Champion accurate product job-costing in systems and effective analysis of job

• -costs and related product margins.

• Ensure an effective system of internal controls is maintained to protect company assets.

• Support annual audit process and quarterly reviews as applicable.

• Support annual and quarterly budgeting / forecasting processes.

• Support Compliance and Cybersecurity requirements.

• Other responsibilities as assigned by BU President or parent company finance team.

REQUIREMENTS / COMPETENCIES:

• 4-year degree (BA equivalent) in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Accounting Manager or Controller within a manufacturing setting.

• Ability to “telescope”, i.e. deal with both broad and detailed issues, with strong time-management and organizational skills that support multi-tasking.

• Must be a builder / change-management-focused, and a self-starter.

• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate across a wide spectrum of the organization.

• Very strong MSOffice fluency, particularly in Excel.

• Ability to travel as needed if/when required.

PREFERENCES:

• Prior experience in a job-cost environment within a manufacturing setting.

• Exposure / expertise in implementation and maintenance of automated systems for financial reporting and manufacturing accounting (ERP).

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with job-cost accounting in an ERP system is a major plus.

• Experience in a locally-managed organization with corporate-parent reporting requirements.