Controller

PSG, a Dover company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off including 13 holidays

Job summary

PSG, a Dover company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee high-level accounting and financial activities. As the head of the accounting department, you will manage payroll, tax compliance, and lead audit activities while ensuring the implementation of internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 7+ years of experience, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include 401(k), medical, dental, vision insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience within the accounting field.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP.
• Work experience in the manufacturing field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial activities of the company.
• Lead all audit activities as required.
• Manage and develop local accounting staff.

Skills

Technical skills in Finance

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA and/or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

Position Summary

The Financial Controller will handle high-level accounting, managerial accounting, and oversee the financial activities of the company. As head of the accounting department, the controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from payroll to tax compliance. This position will report to the Finance Director and will assist with the development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the completion of the month-end closing process including the preparation of some journal entries, loading of results into the Dover General Ledger System, as well as assisting with reporting templates required by Blackmer, PSG, and Dover teams.
• Performs management testing of all functions per the Dover Core Internal Controls to ensure all necessary controls are operating as documented in the Company’s policies and procedures and maintain/change the policies and procedures as needed.
• Leads constant improvement of ERP system to ensure reporting is aligned with business needs and that proper internal controls are in place and automated where possible.
• Manage and develop local accounting staff, as well as indirectly manage overseas shared service centers (GL, AP, AR teams).
• Lead all audit activities (External SOX/financial, Internal SOX/financial, sales tax, etc.) as needed.
• Lead standard costing and development of material/labor overheads.
• Manages relationships with financial shared service centers and participates in continuously improving underlying processes.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and recommend changes.
• Oversee credit and collection activity, with a focus on improving % current and DSO.
• Leads the effort to deploy LEAN concepts in financial processes and deploys approaches and resources to continuously improve business processes and business internal controls.
• Oversee Segregation of Duties and complete reviews as necessary and in-line with Dover expectations.
• Ad Hoc analysis of operating performance and results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, CPA and/or MBA desirable.
• 7+ years of related experience within the accounting field.
• Strong technical skills in all Finance areas such as administration, accounting, and controlling.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office.
• Oracle experience is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills and management experience with the ability to recruit, develop, motivate, and retain a high performing financial team.
• Problem solving—individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Work experience in the manufacturing field is preferred.

Desired Characteristics

• Highly ethical, can be trusted to maintain financial integrity; disciplined and compliant with company regulations and policies.
• Excellent time management and delivery focused, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including managing the accounting department.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment.

Benefits

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days, paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

Compensation Policy

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.