Controller

Controller Position Overview

The Controller is responsible for leading all accounting and financial operations for a manufacturing organization. This role partners with executive leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, effective cash management, and compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities for Controller

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• Lead and manage all accounting, payroll, and financial operations, including supervision of accounting staff
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• Prepare, analyze, and present annual budgets and monthly and annual financial statements
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• Develop, maintain, and improve general accounting and cost accounting systems to support manufacturing operations
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• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
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• Manage cash operations, including forecasting, capital expenditures, loan administration, daily cash positioning, and investment of excess funds
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• Coordinate with external accounting firms on annual audits, financial reporting packages, tax filings, and benefit plan reporting
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• Ensure timely completion of quarterly and annual payroll, tax, and statutory filings
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• Oversee financial systems and collaborate with internal IT resources on accounting software, reporting tools, and system enhancements
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• Negotiate, implement, and administer insurance programs including liability, property, and workers’ compensation coverage
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• Partner with Human Resources on employee benefit programs such as health, dental, life, disability, and retirement plans
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• Administer profit sharing and 401(k) plans, including compliance, employee communication, and coordination with plan trustees
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• Establish, maintain, and enforce internal financial policies, controls, and procedures
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• Serve as an authorized company representative for banking, wire transfers, and selected contractual matters related to finance, insurance, and benefits
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• Perform additional duties as required to support business objectives
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Qualifications for Controller

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
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• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, auto manufacturing a huge plus
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• Experience leading a team
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• Experience with PLEX would be a huge plus
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