Controller

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice based in the United States. The Controller role is based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, reporting to the Director of Finance.

You will lead the finance function for the site, partner with the General Manager, and drive profitability, cash flow, and long-term performance while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and US GAAP. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 8 years of related experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience and training.
• Background in manufacturing/cost accounting is preferred.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Maximize site financial performance and drive profitability, cashflow, and long-term results.
• Lead and develop the Finance team to ensure accurate reporting and compliant processes.
• Ensure adherence to US GAAP, tax, customs and trade compliance, and internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Finance

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

The Controller will be based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, reporting to Director, Finance.

Responsible for the total finance and accounting function of a site(s), this site leader is an integral member of the management team, acting as a critical business partner to the General Manager.

They will lead and manage the finance team to ensure accounting and financial processes and procedures are in accordance with corporate and legislative requirements.

What a typical day looks like:

• Maximize financial returns by establishing and overseeing the financial aspects of the assigned site/business segment performance.
• Proactively drive actions to improve profitability, cashflow and long-term performance.
• Identify & build business cases for investments, evaluate & mitigates risks, understand foreign exchange and currencies impacts, support quotes & work with customers, drawing on strong business acumen to achieve high site performance.
• Identify and develop opportunities for process improvements such as finance digitization efforts.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to corporate policies, local country, and US GAAP, as well as tax, customs, and trade compliance.
• Oversee the activities of the Accounting and Finance Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, 12 month rolling forecasts and annual audits.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls which safeguard company assets by verifying the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the Company's value, including complying with the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
• Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Drive HR Strategies, Talent Development, coaching, mentoring and culture actions to recruit and retain a qualified, motivated & high performing workforce.

The experience we are looking to add to the Team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience and training.
• A background in manufacturing/cost accounting is preferred.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.

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