Controller

Asyst Technologies L P; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site fitness center

Job summary

ASYST Technologies LP is seeking a Controller to partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making at our Kenosha, WI site. The role oversees accounting operations, internal controls, and external reporting, driving financial efficiency and continuous improvement across the company.

You will lead a team, manage inventory and fixed assets processes, and coordinate audits while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding company assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting operations and managing staff.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, internal controls, and analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily accounting operations including AP/AR, billing, and GL activities.
• Maintain internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements and safeguard assets.
• Monitor cash position against forecasts and report variances to leadership.
• Lead monthly close and prepare timely financial statements.

Skills

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Leadership

Excel

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QAD ERP

Job description

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Controller

Full-time Regular Kenosha, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1137

Recognized as a Southeast Wisconsin Top Workplace, ASYST Technologies LP is a state-of-the-art injection molding and automation facility located in Kenosha, known for delivering innovative, engineered solutions and motion transfer assemblies for the automotive industry. We design, develop, and manufacture world-class plastic components and automated systems for leading companies across the automotive, consumer, medical, healthcare, electronics, and industrial sectors. Our products and services are used by customers in more than 32 countries worldwide.

Our Values:

• Collaboration - We believe working together is the key to success
• Efficiency - We are competent, productive & confident in our actions
• Innovation - We focus on our customers’ evolving needs & continuous improvement
• Trust - We are honest, respectful & act with integrity
• Dedication - We are professional & keep commitments
• Growth - We promote a culture of growth & learning

We are seeking a Controller who will work closely with executive leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and strategic decision-making.

The Controller plays a critical role in overseeing the company’s financial operations and reporting to ensure accuracy, compliance, and sound financial management. This position is responsible for leading general and cost accounting activities, maintaining effective internal controls, overseeing accounting operations, safeguarding company assets, and providing timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis. This role also leads and develops the accounting team and helps drive financial efficiency, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash collections, general ledger activities, bank reconciliations, and cash disbursements.
• Maintain effective accounting controls over cash receipts and disbursements and help safeguard company assets.
• Monitor cash position against forecasts and communicate variances to leadership.
• Lead the monthly financial close and prepare timely, accurate financial statements that fairly reflect the company’s financial position.
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide meaningful interpretation and recommendations to management.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting and business planning process and develop financial statements that support business plan objectives.
• Oversee inventory valuation, including annual physical inventory, cycle counts, perpetual inventory verification, standards review, and standard cost maintenance.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts and sub-ledgers.
• Maintain control over fixed assets, including capital project review, accounting for acquisitions and disposals, depreciation reserves, and post-project reviews of cost savings and ROI.
• Coordinate the annual year-end audit and prepare required journal entries, workpapers, confirmations, and supporting documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial controls and procedures to support compliance, financial integrity, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial, regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee financial reporting for the company’s German GmbH entity and coordinate VAT returns, tax filings, and related compliance requirements with the external German accounting firm.
• Provide financial information, analysis, and special project support as needed by company leadership.
• Hire, train, mentor, and develop accounting staff to build a strong, high-performing finance team.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, executive leadership, operations management, and external auditors.
• Follow all applicable safety, quality management system (QMS), and environmental management system (EMS) procedures and work instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a B.S. in Accounting or equivalent experience is preferred based on the company’s position requirements.
• Progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting operations and managing or developing accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, internal controls, and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA designation.
• Previous experience in a Controller or senior financial leadership role.
• Manufacturing accounting and cost accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, including QAD or similar systems.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis skills.
• Experience with tax regulations, filings, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to prepare and deliver professional presentations to management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret financial statements and operational reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects on a timely basis.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, train, mentor, and provide resources to support employee success.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and at all levels of the organization.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful insights for leadership.
• High level of integrity and commitment to accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to lead impactful quality and process improvements
• Work with advanced manufacturing technologies and automotive quality systems
• Career growth and continuous learning opportunities
• Free on-site fitness center

We provide equal opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, age, race, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identification, physical or mental disability, or any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States.