Site Controller

Socket.dev; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Gillman is seeking a Site Controller to lead a growing accounting group for a Maquiladora with two factories in the US and MX. You will be hands-on in daily accounting and finance operations as we scale, covering corporate accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting, and internal controls.

You will coordinate closes, manage inventory and working capital, and ensure US/Mexican reporting and tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business or equivalent.
• 10+ years in financial or cost accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• ERP systems experience; Epicor is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Bilingual English and Spanish; onsite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate month-, quarter-, and year-end closes for multiple entities.
• Prepare and consolidate financial statements and reports.
• Review accounting staff work and complex calculations.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Manage inventory reconciliations and standard costs.
• Oversee working capital and cash flow coordination with site leadership.
• Ensure US/Mexican regulatory compliance and tax filings.
• Support ERP enhancement initiatives and document processes.
• Maintain internal controls and prepare for audits.
• Supervise A/P, Payroll, accounting, and import/export roles.

Skills

Financial accounting

Cost accounting

Internal controls

US GAAP

Leadership/mentoring

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or CMA or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Epicor

MS Office

Job description

Description

The Site Controller will report directly to Corporate Controller and will manage a small but growing accounting group for a Maquiladora, which consists of two factories, one in the US and one in MX. The successful candidate should be comfortable as a "doer" on day-to-day accounting and finance operations as we continue to scale up. The site controller should be experienced in all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close process and assist with preparation and consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities.
• Perform reporting activities throughout the month on margins, absorption and other metrics to ensure accuracy of gross margins.
• Review the work of accounting staff, including complex calculations.
• Assist with the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and periodically report budget to actual variances to internal clients.
• Manage inventory including physical to perpetual to general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, audit explanations, and standard costs.
• Manage working capital and coordinate with Site leadership to understand inventory needs to meet sales commitment. Monitor cash balances within timing of A/P and payroll.
• Assist with managing and complying with US and Mexican reporting requirements (Annex 24 Maquiladora) and tax filings.
• Audit cycle count activity, selection of items to be counted, recount decisions, research of discrepancies, and reports on root causes and progress toward making improvements for better accuracy.
• Solid understanding of ERP systems and how transactions flow and impact the relevant subsidiary ledgers and general ledger.
• Represent Finance on ERP enhancement initiatives
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate annual financial audit activities.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance with US GAAP, as needed.
• Supervise and/or mentor team which consists of A/P, Payroll, accounting, and import/export coordinator.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA or CMA designation, and/or MBA is preferred.
• 10+ years' experience in financial accounting/cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with the use of ERP systems. Experience with Epicor is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Advanced proficiency in Excel is required.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Onsite position

Gillman offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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