Finance Controller

knowles; Town of Cazenovia (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles is seeking a seasoned Controller to oversee all accounting functions including AR, AP, cost accounting, fixed assets, general ledger, payroll and cash management for the Knowles corporate and manufacturing sites.

The role requires 5–8 years in a senior accounting capacity within a manufacturing environment, with a strong cost accounting background and US work eligibility. Travel may be <20% and CPA/MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–8 years of senior accounting or financial analyst experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; cost accounting background preferred.
• US work-eligibility: must be a US citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Responsibilities

• Drive timely budgeting, forecasting and monthly closing processes and explain variances to management.
• Monitor and control working capital and implement cost improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Plant Operations to provide transparent financial information for decision making.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with company and government standards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost control

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Overview:

The Controller is responsible for all accounting functions including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Payroll and Cash Management for KCR and KCD.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive timely, accurate and complete submission of all financial data including annual budgeting of income statement and balance sheet, quarterly forecasting and monthly actual financials; understanding and explaining variances in actual performance to budgets and forecast to all levels of Management as well as advising on actions to achieve improved results.

• Work with Plant Management teams to monitor and control expenses, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as required.
• Track, validate and report cost savings and value creation projects to drive continuous cost improvements.
• Business partner with Plant Operations teams to ensure transparency with key business managers in a continuously changing business environment.
• Work closely with Operations on product costing valuations ensuring they have the necessary information to make the appropriate decision to ensure successful growth.
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling Working Capital as well as identifying and implementing initiatives for improvement.
• Maintain a control environment which functions with no surprises. Ensure timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations.
• Manage all Financial and Sox audits performed by internal and external auditors as well as Government Agencies.
• Ensure compliance with all Company, Accounting and Government Standards, Policies and Regulations.
• Responsible for various Tax reporting.
• Manage professionals engaged in Financial/Accounting activities at the New Jersey and Dominican Republic locations.
• Travel required may be required (<20%).
• Conducts other duties as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Five to eight years’ experience in a senior accounting or financial analyst capacity and must have a demonstrated history of performing the responsibilities listed below.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment required, electronic components preferred
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials. Must be a US citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Preferred:

• A strong background in Cost Accounting in a manufacturing environment with two years of experience as a Plant Controller.
• CPA, CMA and/or MBA as well as Oracle experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The Finance Manager / Controller manages a small local finance staff.