Division Controller - Manufacturing

Precision Resource; Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Annual bonus

Vacation and holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

Precision Resource’s Kentucky division in Mount Sterling seeks a Division Controller to lead the financial operations for the division. The role partners with the Division Manager to provide timely financial insights, drive profitability, capital investment and long-range planning, while maintaining internal controls and compliance with corporate policies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, hands-on leadership, and strong analytical and teamwork skills in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant and/or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience, at least 7 years in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of general accounting systems, budgetary methods, and external reporting.
• Complete understanding of GAAP, costing and finance operations.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems with Plex experience desirable.
• Expert level MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage division accounting function and maintain systems providing essential financial information.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, variance analysis and ad hoc reports.
• Ensure costing accuracy and shop floor reporting controls.
• Maintain general ledger and subsidiary records for timely financial reports.
• Develop and maintain accounting systems supporting cost, general, fixed assets and budgeting activities.
• Plan and budget for future business strategies and performance.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial practices to safeguard assets.
• Ensure compliance with policies, Code of Conduct, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead divisional cost standards, profitability analysis, inventory accuracy and capex process.
• Provide timely reporting for audits and corporate financial reviews.
• Participate in quarterly operational reviews and divisional meetings.
• Educate divisional staff on financial planning, forecasting and control.
• Assist HR on payroll matters and contribute to long-range business plans.
• Support major company-wide projects with financial insight.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Internal controls

ERP systems

PLEX experience

MS Office

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

PLEX ERP

Excel

Job description

Our Kentucky division, located in Mount Sterling, seeks a Division Controller.

Dependable. Enthusiastic. Driven to succeed. To contribute to our growing global family,
Family-owned for over 75 years, Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies. Fineblanking is at the core of what we do, but our expertise extends far beyond with capabilities in complex machining, additive manufacturing, and value-added services. We provide solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers in industries such as automotive, heavy duty, medical, aerospace, electronics, tools, hardware, military and defense.

Precision Resource offers:

• Benefits package including health, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Annual bonus based on division profitability
• Vacation and flexible paid holidays
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training
• Work with an established team of long-term employees
• Potential growth opportunities within the company
  To learn more, visit www.precisionresource.com/careers/

Summary

The Division Controller will be responsible for coordinating, administering and controlling the financial operation of the Kentucky division in Mount Sterling. The Controller serves as a strategic business partner to the Division Manager, providing timely financial insight to support profitable growth, capital investment, operational improvement, and long-range planning. The Controller also ensures compliance with corporate accounting policies, maintains effective internal controls, and supports the standardization of financial processes that safeguard the company’s assets and support the strategic goals and objectives of the business. The successful candidate will be committed to the highest level of integrity, trust and responsibility; bring a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations, and exhibit strong analytical, leadership, planning, teamwork and management skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the division’s accounting function and maintain the systems that provide essential financial information.
• With the support of a full-time Accountant, manage accounts payable, accounts receivable (including credit terms), budget preparation, variance analysis, and the preparation of other ad hoc reports as requested by the Division Manager or the Corporate Controller.
• Manage the accuracy of the costing system and related controls, including shop floor reporting.
• Maintain the General Ledger and subsidiary records to ensure accurate financial data and the timely preparation of financial reports.
• Develop and maintain accounting systems that facilitate and integrate the company’s cost accounting, general accounting, fixed asset and budgetary activities and that support the strategic goals and objectives of the business.
• Maintain a planning and budgeting system that provides sound financial projections for corporate management’s use in planning future business strategies.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls and sound financial practices designed to support reliable financial reporting, safeguard Company assets, and reduce the risk of fraud, error, and misappropriation.
• Comply with established policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct, and adherence to state and federal regulations, including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
• Responsible for Divisional finance initiatives and to lead efforts regarding the development of accurate cost standards, profitability analysis (including by part), accurate inventory counts and records, and coordination of the capital appropriations approval process.
• Responsible for developing and submitting accurate and timely reporting in accordance with Corporate’s financial review cycle, any annual or other audits conducted by the Company or third parties, or any regulatory or agency reporting.
• Participate in quarterly operational review & management meetings.
• Educate and work with divisional personnel to understand and implement better financial planning, forecasting, and control over resources.
• Assist the Division’s HR Manager on payroll related matters
• Assist in the preparation of the Division’s long range strategic and annual business plans.
• Provide financial support for major Company-wide projects.
• Responsible for preparation and timely filing of Divisional sales tax, property tax and other compliance reporting.
• Regular and punctual attendance at work.
• Occasional travel and use of personal vehicle on Division business may be required

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Certified Public Accountant and/or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 – 10 years of experience, at least 7 years of which is in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of general accounting systems, budgetary methods, and internal and external reporting.
• Complete understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, costing, business concepts and operations as it relates to finance.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and related applications with PLEX experience highly desirable
• Expert level MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote).

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.