Division Controller

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cleveland is seeking a Division Controller responsible for financial reporting and safeguarding company assets. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and over 7 years of manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include maintaining P&L accounts, managing plant accounting areas, and preparing annual budgets. Familiarity with accounting systems and corporate financial guidelines is essential, along with a willingness to travel 25%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Familiar with Corporate financial guidelines, GAAP, and IAS.
• Willingness to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Manage areas of plant accounting, including Payroll and Cost.
• Analyze financial reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate annual budget preparation.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting principles

General ledger systems

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

MBA

CPA

Tools

Plex

Job description

Division Controller

The Division Controller will be responsible for maintaining and safeguarding the company’s assets with regard to financial reports which accurately reflect the manufacturing facilities’ financial condition and ensure that proper internal controls and policies are coordinated with corporate policy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all plant P&L and balance sheet accounts are properly maintained to accurately reflect the financial position and the performance of the plants within the division.
• Ensure that all assets are properly maintained and procedures are in place which control the movement of inventories through the established reporting system thus providing accountability for assets.
• Manage all areas of plant accounting, including Payroll, Cost, Inventory, Payables, Tooling and General Ledger.
• Monitor the billing and credit processing performed through the Customer Service Department.
• Analyze and interpret financial reports for plant management and the corporate & business unit management’s use.
• Establish and maintain internal controls in order to facilitate reporting and recordkeeping.
• Manage the standard cost system to properly reflect the plant variations and provide accurate product quotes for new business.
• Coordinate all phases of standard cost development and special accounting projects to assure proper costs are recovered and profits are realized.
• Coordinate and prepare the annual budget for the division with plant management, corporate manager, and business unit management involvement.
• Coordinate plant MIS functions.
• Serve on a project or permanent teams as required to address special issues or problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 7+ years of manufacturing experience. MBA, CPA a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing accounting principles
• Must be familiar with all Corporate financial guidelines and policies, GAAP, and IAS
• Accounting systems including general ledger, payroll, cost accounting, MRP, ERP, budgeting and financial reporting. Plex experience a plus.
• 25% travel required