Controller

The Judge Group; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for a publicly traded manufacturing company. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will ensure accurate reporting, proper inventory accounting and strong financial controls.

The ideal candidate will have solid U.S. GAAP knowledge, experience in cost and inventory accounting, and a track record of building and guiding an accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CMA preferred.
• Significant manufacturing accounting leadership; publicly traded experience preferred.
• Experience with financial close, internal/external audits, ERP and SOX.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close and deliver accurate, on-time financial statements and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Guide core accounting work: general ledger, AP, AR, fixed assets, payroll accounting, intercompany activity and reconciliations.
• Own internal controls and SOX compliance, including documentation, testing support and issue follow-up.
• Oversee product costing, standard costs, inventory values, cycle counts, reserves and margin analysis.
• Serve as main accounting contact for internal and external audits; coordinate schedules and responses.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash controls, working capital reporting and treasury support.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, IT and corporate finance on budgets, forecasts and business performance.
• Provide timely financial insight and recommendations to CFO and senior leaders.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Leadership

ERP systems

Financial reporting

CPA/CMA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Infor XA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a Controller to help lead the accounting operatons and financial reporting for thier publicly traded manufacturing organization. Reporting into & working directly with the CFO, the Controller will ensure that all finanical reporting is accurate and that inventory accoutning & finanical controls are well managed. The ideal Controller will be a strong analytical thinker capable of leading an accounting team and someone who understands the financial impact of various issues. Somone with a solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, finanicial reporting and cost & inventory accounting.

This is an industry leader in thier sector of manufacturing. The company offers a highly competitive base salary, annual bonus, long-term stock incentive and a comprehensive benefits package including (but not limited to) health, dental, vision and more.

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close and deliver accurate, on time financial statements and management reporting that follow U.S. GAAP
• Guide core accounting work, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, intercompany activity and account reconciliations.
• Own internal controls and SOX compliance for accounting, including documentation, testing support and issue follow up, to help protect company assets.
• Oversee product costing, standard costs, inventory values, cycle count controls, reserves and manufacturing margin analysis.
• Serve as the main accounting contact for internal & external audits. Coordinate schedules, documentation, responses and corrective actions.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash controls, working capital reporting and accounting support for treasury, tax and regulatory needs.
• Work with FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, IT and corporate finance on budgets, forecasts, capital decisions, financial analysis and business performance.
• Give the CFO and senior leaders timely financial insight, analysis and recommendations. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field | CPA or CMA preferred.
• Significant accounting leadership experience within manufacturing - publicly traded preferred.
• Experience leading the financial close and coordinating internal & external audits.
• Strong skills with ERP, financial reporting systems and Microsoft Office. Infor XA experience preferred.
• Prior experience leading and developing an accounting team
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, SOX compliance, cost accounting and inventory accounting