Strategic Finance Controller - Manufacturing

Alcon Industries; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon Industries is seeking a Controller to provide strategic, operational, and day-to-day leadership to the accounting and finance function, delivering timely financial reports to aid executive decision-making.

The role emphasizes establishing sound accounting practices, supervising payroll and cost accounting, and ensuring GAAP compliance while guiding budgeting and forecasting for the company in Cleveland, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field is required.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Strategic, proactive, and capable of handling multiple projects.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain sound accounting practices and procedures.
• Supervise general accounting, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and receivable.
• Provide monthly financial and operational reporting to top management.
• Establish internal controls and guidelines for budgeting.
• Oversee preparation of financial forecasts and annual budgets.
• Produce periodic financial reports aligned with GAAP.
• Tax planning and filing annual corporate tax returns.
• Oversee accounting systems and vendor functions.
• Audit accounts with outside auditors and coordinate the annual external audit.
• Present recommendations on financial objectives and policies.
• Provide financial analysis for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Ability to handle multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Minimum of three years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alcon Industries is seeking a Controller to provide strategic, operational, and day-to-day leadership to the accounting and finance function, delivering timely financial reports to aid executive decision-making.

The role emphasizes establishing sound accounting practices, supervising payroll and cost accounting, and ensuring GAAP compliance while guiding budgeting and forecasting for the company in Cleveland, Ohio.