Controller - Temp

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Controller at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in Texas oversees all accounting activities for the manufacturing site, leading month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting and KPI analysis. This role drives process improvements and ensures GAAP compliance while guiding a local accounting team in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a CPA and/or MBA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any related field.
• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Excel (Lookups, Pivot Tables, Macros, and Formulas).
• Supervisory experience.
• 4+ years of Cost accounting.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office Applications.

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)
• Analyses 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Microsoft Office Suite

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 experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Extensive Knowledge in Microsoft Excel (Lookups, Pivot Tables, Macros, and Formulas)
• Supervisory experience
• 4+ years of Cost accounting
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office Applications

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

• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and
• 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.

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