Controller - Temp

Trelleborg; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trelleborg manufacturing site is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and financial reporting activities. You will drive process improvements, ensure GAAP compliance, and manage capital investment projects while supervising a local accounting team.

Responsibilities include month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, KPI analysis, and production cost oversight to support operational goals and strong financial performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing
• Supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with capital investment project accounting

Responsibilities

• Oversees month and year-end close processes, financial reporting and account analysis
• Prepares and analyzes monthly reports, forecasts, budgets and KPIs according to corporate and local requirements
• Ensures all internal control requirements are met
• Coordinates and documents all capital investment projects for approvals
• Oversees audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate
• Manages the local accounting team (AR and AP)
• Analyzes cash flow, cost controls, and performance measurements to support operational goals
• Ensures compliance with GAAP and auditing standards and drives process improvements

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

ERP system proficiency

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Job description

If you have proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity you need to explore!

The Controller is responsible for all phases of accounting, financial reporting, and other financial activities for the manufacturing site. The Controller will assist in the continual development and improvement of business processes as well as implementation of accounting policies and procedures.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversees month and year-end close processes, financial reporting and account analysis
• Prepares and analyzes monthly reports, monthly forecasts, annual budgets, key performance indicators and all other required financials according to Corporate and local requirements.
• Ensures all corporate internal control requirements are met
• Coordinates and documents all capital investment projects for approvals
• Oversees audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly to reflect current production operations.
• Manages the local accounting team (Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Accounting Clerks)
• Analyzes cash flow, cost controls, and performance measurements to support operational goals.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations as pertain to accounting and commercial practices and ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Continuously drives process improvements and initiatives for the Finance department to improve effectiveness
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any related field
• 10+ years of accounting experienceExperience in a manufacturing environment
• Extensive Knowledge in Microsoft Excel (Lookups, Pivot Tables, Macros, and Formulas)
• Supervisory experience

Desired:

• 4+ years of Cost accounting
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office Applications

Competencies

Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
• Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately.
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful relationship with coworkers and company in a leadership capacity
• Problem solving; Ability to overcome obstacles
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Demonstrated ability to utilize ERP system to support operations
• Comprehensive understanding of General Ledger, Manufacturing, Accounting, Inventory Control, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.