Controller

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon-Herrington Company in Louisville, KY, seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to manage month-end close, forecasting and financial reporting in a manufacturing setting. You will oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and compliance with US GAAP and SOX, while partnering with sales, operations and procurement to drive cost control and accurate reporting.

The role reports to the President with a plan to develop capital and expense plans, participate in strategic planning, and lead ad‑hoc

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting required.
• MBA/CPA preferred or in progress.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end close procedures under US GAAP.
• Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and tax activities.
• Collaborate with sales, operations and procurement to improve cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Operational finance

SOX & GAAP

Excel/Office

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline driven

Multiple projects

High-visibility

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA or CPA in progress/completed

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Marmon-Herrington Company

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Responsible for the development of the Company’s overall financial plans, financial policies and accounting practices consistent with Marmon Policy. Performs budgeting, audit, tax, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, customer credit control, assets control and insurance activities for the company. Has specific responsibility for developing, coordinating and analyzing necessary and appropriate financial data for all departments of the business. Oversees G/L reconciliations, journal entries and all other aspects related to close. Consolidate the performance of Marmon-Herrington (M-H) for reporting to HD Components & Modification (HDCM) management.

Job Duties:

Prepares and performs month end closing procedures for the Company in compliance with accounting standards under US GAAP Prepare and review balance sheets, profit and loss statements, reconciliations, and other financial reports which include analyzing and explaining trends, costs, revenues, and financial metrics incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Reports organization’s finances to management. Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual forecast data to include narrative for differences to Board book forecast, budget, and prior year. Understand and supervise all daily accounting functions to include accounts payable, inventory accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll. Maintains integrity of general ledger and performs monthly review and reconciliation of all ledger accounts. Conducts analysis, provides data and reports on variances, monthly and semi-annual budgets, forecast, ledgers, and other information. Maintains a strong business relationship with customers, vendors, and colleagues to meet business goals and objectives Manage relationships and communications with internal and external auditors. Assist the M-H President in facilitating current and long-range business planning, strategic planning and disaster planning. Participate as a member of M-H’s Executive Management Team. Establish and maintain systems to track business trends, including labor utilization and costs, direct and indirect materials and supplies, scrap and salvage costs, administrative expenses, etc. Oversee timely collections of receivables and disbursement of payables. Responsible for monitoring the accurate control and reporting of inventory, including annual physical inventories. Responsible for analyzing selling price, product cost and contribution margin reports while collaborating with sales, supply chain and/or other M-H support teams to identify and recommend actionable plans or rules. Review capital expenditures as appropriate, verifying payback calculations and assuring adherence to Marmon Policy. Assist with administration of participation in the Marmon Employee’s Retirement Plan (MERP). Facilitate development of capital and expense plans. Plan, manage and control tax law and financial regulation compliance and reporting. Adhoc projects, analyses, process improvements and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

Reporting Structure:

Reports directly to the M-H President with indirect reporting to HDCM Platform Controller with one Senior Accountant direct report.

Worker Education and Experience:

• Four-year degree in accounting (required)
• MBA/CPA completed or in progress (preferred)
• At least 5-7 years of progressive accounting and managerial experience with demonstrated increases in responsibilities. Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional personal leadership skills
• Experience in operational finance
• Experience with SOX and GAAP
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must have a high energy level and be willing to accept and deal with change and perform all accounting tasks as necessary
• Must be able to build strong relationships with peers and colleagues in the sales, accounting, engineering, and operations functions
• Must be able to work under time constraints and deadlines and produce accurate results
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects
• Must be comfortable in a high visibility position
• Some minimal travel required

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.