Site Controller

Kennedy Industries, Inc.; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Industries, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Site Controller to oversee financial operations at their Sussex, Wisconsin headquarters. This role includes analyzing financial data, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies while maintaining internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the field of accounting or finance, with a Bachelor's degree in the same area. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in accounting or finance.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial areas including sales and operating costs.
• Oversee all accounting operations like Billing, A/R, A/P.
• Prepare month-end and year-end financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Since 1911 Dorner Company has provided process & equipment sales, service and training to the Water, Wastewater and Industrial industries. Dorner has expert sales, application specialist & service personnel to serve our broad customer base. We are everything in fluid process control, valves, gates, actuation & water/wastewater specialties. Dorner Co has is headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin. Come join our rapidly expanding team.

Position Summary

The Site Controller requires a detail-oriented skillset to partner with the local leadership and work closely with the parent company’s Accounting and FP&A teams in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, analytics, and internal controls. This role must be able to work independently and with the highest level of integrity.

Key Duties and Essential Functions

• Analyze and provide insight into key financial areas, including sales, gross profit margins, operating costs, and working capital.
• Oversees all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Sales Tax filings, and Revenue Recognition.
• Prepares month end, quarter end, and yearend financial statements.
• Ensure business processes and accounting policies are adhered to and provides ongoing support to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Oversees the use of ERP software to ensure processes are followed and data accuracy is maintained.
• Assists with supporting any audit questions
• Review and understand upcoming projects (backlog) and pipeline to build short and long-term forecasts.
• Analyzes variances from budget and prior periods, discusses results, provides insight and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Involved in modeling and contracting for larger jobs, ensuring accurate forecast of profitability, and identifying risks in T&Cs.
• Ad hoc analysis and modeling as needed, including investment cases.
• Contributes positively to group culture and employee/customer relationships.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and departments to address evolving business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Ability to problem solve and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Natural curiosity to follow the data to the correct answer.
• Ability to gain “buy-in” and challenge the status quo in a collaborative manner.
• Independently motivated.
• Able to cultivate strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with project management finance a plus
• Experience with globalshop

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Standard office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is minimal.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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