Financial Production Controller

sandvik; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik in Wisconsin seeks a Controller to plan and direct accounting operations across facilities. The role focuses on closing, reporting, and compliance with GAAP and IFRS.

You will analyze costs, prepare budgets, forecasts, and variances, and partner with operations on production metrics. A Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Admin and 5+ years' experience are required, with advanced Excel and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Five years or more of related experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to learn new technologies.
• Experience of Infor Visual ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads month-end closing and ensures timely financial reporting.
• Prepares periodic GAAP/IFRS reports in line with standards.
• Performs journal entries and analyses across multiple cost centers.
• Reconciles inventories and analyzes variances and forecasts.
• Partners with operations to analyze production metrics and cost data.
• Develops budgets and forecasts and tracks deviations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Accounting software

Tax preparation software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Five years or more of related experience

Advanced Excel skills

Infor Visual ERP experience a plus

Tools

Infor Visual ERP

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Financial production Control

Department: Finance

Reports to: CFO

Classification: Exempt

Location: Varies

Travel: Little Travel Required

Job Summary: The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations at the assigned facilities.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Leads the facilities' closing process and ensures financial reporting meets corporate deadlines and complies with corporate policies
• Produces periodic financial reports; ensures the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards
• Performs analyses and prepares accounting journal entries related to numerous areas (prepaids, accruals, payroll, inventory, etc.)
• Performs monthly account reconciliations
• Produces budgets and forecasts; follows up on deviations
• Lead the development of quarterly forecasts for assigned locations
• Analyze actual results vs. forecasts and prepare variance analyses
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities, providing recommendations for action
• Partner with operations to analyze various production metrics
• Prepare and present ad hoc cost analyses and reports
• Reconcile inventory balances across ERP system and physical counts
• Analyze and report inventory reserves (slow-moving, obsolete)
• Provide cost data for make‑vs‑buy decisions, pricing updates, and profitability analysis
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
• Five years or more of related experience required
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to learn new technologies
• Experience of (Infor) Visual ERP is a plus

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Able to travel as needed

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.