Controller

Planet Group; Topton (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group in Topton, PA is seeking a Site Controller to lead accounting, reporting, finance, tax and audit activities, ensuring policy adherence and financial stewardship. You will supervise staff and drive performance across the site.

Responsibilities include managing accounting functions, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting for manufacturing, and CAPEX oversight while ensuring GAAP compliance and timely P&L oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Management required.
• Five years minimum experience in Accounting Management.
• Hands-on cost accounting in manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and P&L reporting.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize the accounting and financial functions within the site.
• Act as a project lead, as required.
• Draft budgets, plans, forecasts and analyze variances to improve performance.
• Hands-on cost accounting, inventory valuation, and standard costing updates.
• Oversee CAPEX, fixed assets, tax filings, and ROI analysis.
• Ensure adherence to legal and Group standards and supervise financial staff.
• Provide financial insights to site management and oversee monthly P&L.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

P&L reporting

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Management

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Controller

Direct Hire

Salary: $110-125k + 15% bonus target

Topton, PA - hybrid

Must:

• Bachelor's in Accounting or similar
• 5+ years of Accounting Management experience
• Manufacturing - hands on cost accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• P&L reporting

Nice:

• MBA
• CPA
• International company experience

As the Site Controller, you are responsible for accounting, reporting, finance, tax, and audit activities, in addition to enforcing Group and site policies accordingly. Supervise financial staff and ensure tasks and objectives are met while employing sound and ethical standards.

• Manage and prioritize the accounting and financial functions within the site.
• Act as a project lead, as required.
• Manage and coordinate the drafting of budgets, plans, forecasts, and examine all ways of improving performance by investigating variances or discrepancies.
• Hands-on cost accounting, inventory valuation, and financial stewardship. Manage standard costing system, review, and update costs to ensure appropriate valuation and minimize variances that are non-operational.
• Oversee and review CAPEX plans and manage fixed assets. Uses financial methods to understand ROI and capital employed ROA.
• Ensure adherence to both legal and Group standards.
• Responsible for legal entity filings, including tax, POAs, etc.
• Measure, report, and enact plans to improve working capital.
• Advise site management on all matters related to the financial health of the business, including oversight of the monthly P&L report.
• Supervise all accounting, cash management and management control activities.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Management, MBA preferred
• Five years minimum experience in Accounting Management Experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• High computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and worksheet functionality
• Financial background in manufacturing environment preferred
• Understanding and working knowledge of GAAP

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