Controller

Alcon Industries; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon Industries is seeking a Controller to provide strategic, operational, and day-to-day leadership to the accounting and finance function, delivering timely financial reports to aid executive decision-making.

The role emphasizes establishing sound accounting practices, supervising payroll and cost accounting, and ensuring GAAP compliance while guiding budgeting and forecasting for the company in Cleveland, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field is required.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Strategic, proactive, and capable of handling multiple projects.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain sound accounting practices and procedures.
• Supervise general accounting, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Provide monthly financial and operational reporting to top management.
• Establish internal controls and guidelines for budgeting.
• Oversee preparation of financial forecasts and annual budgets.
• Produce periodic financial reports aligned with GAAP.
• Tax planning and filing annual corporate tax returns.
• Oversee accounting systems and vendor functions.
• Audit accounts with outside auditors and coordinate the annual external audit.
• Present recommendations on financial objectives and policies.
• Provide financial analysis for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Ability to handle multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Minimum of three years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Controller


• Reports to: President


• Location: Cleveland, Ohio


• Travel Required: No


• Level/Salary Range: Based on experience


• Position Type: Full-time


• FLSA Classification: Exempt

Job Description

Alcon Industries is looking for a Controller to provide strategic, operational, and day-to-day leadership to the accounting and finance function at Alcon Industries while also providing top management with financial reports to facilitate proper decision‑making in all areas of the business.

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing, coordinating, and maintaining sound accounting practices and procedures for the company.


• Supervises general accounting, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions for the company.


• Provide monthly financial and operational reporting to top management as assigned and suggest areas of improvement in the operations to better the company.


• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.


• Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.


• Administer the production of periodic financial reports; ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.


• Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax return.


• Supervises Alcon's accounting systems and vendor functions.


• Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.


• Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.


• Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.


• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field required.


• Minimum of three years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Incumbent must have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.


• Must be able to establish and maintain a strong rapport and positive relationships with all levels of staff.


• Must be strategic in his/her orientation, proactive, persistent, and able to handle multiple projects and customers simultaneously, as well as work within a very fast-paced, team environment.


• Proven working experience in the accounting field.


• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.


• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.


• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Alcon Industries, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.