Site Controller

Colonial Group; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

StandexElectronics is seeking an experienced Site Controller to lead the accounting function across the organization, owning the general ledger, close processes, and internal controls to ensure US GAAP compliance.

The role partners with business units, FP&A and operations to deliver high-quality financial reporting, manage AR/AP, inventory and cash, and supervise staff. A CPA is preferred, with 8+ years in accounting leadership and manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience in an accounting leadership role.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, multi-site, multi-geo environment.
• CPA qualification preferred; bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and drive standardized processes and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills.
• PowerPoint and Advanced Excel skills.
• ERP - Oracle and PowerBI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own month/quarter/year-end close across the company, including journals, A/P, A/R, inventory, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Guide, mentor and support accounting/reporting teams.
• Assist subsidiaries to ensure GAAP compliance and external reporting requirements.
• Monitor books and reconciliations; balance sheet and P&L review.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and YoY analysis for senior management.
• Assist implementation of internal controls and policies.
• Cash management: cash forecast and liquidity across entities.
• Support M&A analysis, due diligence and purchase price accounting.
• Coordinate with tax advisors, legal firms and auditors for tax and audit filings.
• Assist budgeting/forecasting processes and monthly reporting standardization.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Manufacturing experience

CPA preferred

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

PowerBI

Job description

StandexElectronicsis a worldwide market leader in the design, development and manufacture of standard reed switch-based sensor solutions and custom electro-magnetic components, including magnetics products. We are a global team of problem solvers who can provide custom and/or standard solutions through our diverse and dynamic capabilities. Our approach is to strategically partner with customers to conquer challenges and deliver reliable high-quality results through our engineering and components. These parts serve an array of markets globally, and through our customer driven innovation – improve the overall performance and efficiency at which end products operate.

Reporting to the Global Controller, the Site Controller is a key member of the finance team, with a broad range of direct financial reporting and accounting responsibilities. Position will be the primary owner and administrator of the general ledger and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures for the Company and US GAAP. Position will be responsible to ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and the management of accounts receivable/payables, inventory, collections and invoicing. You will work closely with Business units, FP&A and operations groups providing financial and accounting oversight, and will oversee work of other team members to ensure accuracy of data and delivery of high-quality product/reports to meet established deadlines.

What You'll Do

• Own and manage all aspects of the month/quarter/year-end close processes across the company, including preparation and/or review of general ledger journal entries, A/P, inventory, A/R, accruals and bank reconciliations.
• Guide, mentor, coach and support members in accounting and reporting teams.
• Assist and provide guidance to subsidiary companies as applicable to ensure compliance with GAAP and to facilitate external reporting requirements and address periodic inquiries from subsidiary companies.
• Monitor books and records of Standex Electronics and subsidiaries to ensure accuracy of data; monthly reconciliation and review of Balance Sheet and P&L accounts.
• Act as custodian of the balance sheet and ensure financial statements represent true and fair view.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and year over year analysis to senior management for review and identify red flags, if any.
• Assist in implementation of internal controls and policies and procedures.
• Cash management function - review upcoming transactions, cash forecast, monitoring of cash accounts. Ensure proper cash liquidity for multiple entities.
• Assist the VP Finance, Standex Corporate team and senior management in ad-hoc requests related to the accounting and reporting functions.
• Provide accounting and analytical support for M&A and investments, including analysis of opportunities, due diligence, purchase price accounting, and integration.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, legal firms and audit firm(s) and Standex corporate team in the preparation of tax returns and audited consolidated financial statements for the company and its subsidiaries.
• Assist in the coordination with operations and other stakeholders and management in the companies’ annual and ongoing budget and forecasting processes.
• Assist in the development of meaningful, timely, and accurate monthly reporting processes/procedures within the company; Identify opportunities to standardize finance processes and execute those opportunities.
• Establish, track, and provide continuous development for the key financial reports and KPIs for the company and communicate / execute process improvement opportunities to senior management.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 8+ years of work experience in an accounting leadership role; public accounting and auditing experience preferred;
• Minimum 5+ years in manufacturing, multi-site, multi-geo environment
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification is preferred; bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and drive standardized processes and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills.
• PowerPoint and Advance Excel skills
• ERP - Oracle and PowerBI is a plus