Finance Controller

Knowles Precision Devices; Town of Cazenovia (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Precision Devices is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting functions for the organization, including AR, AP, cost accounting, fixed assets, general ledger, payroll and cash management. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 5–8 years in senior accounting within a manufacturing setting.

You will lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives, while ensuring SOX compliance and collaborating with plant operations across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Five to eight years’ experience in a senior accounting or financial analyst capacity.
• Manufacturing environment experience required, electronic components preferred.
• US work eligibility (ITAR) – citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Responsibilities

• Drive timely and accurate submission of financial data including budgeting, forecasting and monthly results.
• Partner with Plant Operations to monitor expenses and implement corrective actions.
• Track cost savings and value creation projects to drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company, accounting and government standards and regulations.
• Manage internal and external audits (SOX, government agencies) and oversee location-wide financial activities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cost control

Team leadership

SOX compliance

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 (Conducts other duties as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• 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.