Controller

Edge Plastics Inc. is an injection molding manufacturing company located in Mansfield, Ohio. We manufacture household, commercial, recreational, and industrial storage containers for large and small retailers across the United States and Canada.

It's an exciting time at Edge! Our company is growing and reinvesting in high-efficient machinery and automation equipment while expanding product lines as we continue to capture market share. At Edge, we strive to develop and foster a culture that is welcoming, collaborative, and performance based. Our people are our core and we are passionate about their success!

We are looking for a Controller to perform effective risk management and plan the organization's financial strategy. The ideal candidate will be an effective and excellent leader and well-versed in all aspects of financial management ranging from simple accounting functions to broad investment and financial operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the operations of the Finance Department, which include, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Oversees training programs and identifies training needs.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring financial well-being of the organization by providing financial projections and accounting services, preparing growth plans, directing staff, preparing tax returns, income statements, balance sheets, government agency reports, etc.
• Develops financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources; and developing action plans
• Develops finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives
• Establishes finance operational strategies by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; and implementing change
• Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.
• Responsible for department people management strategies by determining accountabilities; communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures; participate in candidate selection, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, disciplinary, and communication programs; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; and planning and reviewing compensation strategies.
• Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective measures, and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Maximizes return on invested funds by identifying investment opportunities and maintaining relationships with the investment community.
• Reports financial status by developing forecasts, reporting results, analyzing variances, and developing improvements.
• Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplishes finance and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Required Skills:

• Financial Planning and Strategy
• Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)
• Managing profitability
• Promotion of process improvement
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills with the ability to delegate, motivate and inspire team members
• Honesty and integrity
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Quality management
• Forecasting
• Corporate finance
• Budget development

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required. MBA a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred
• Eight to ten years of experience of related experience required
• Manufacturing experience highly desirable
• Proficiency with accounting software, word processing, and spreadsheets

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary range between $90,000 - $115,000 based on education and experience.
• Eligible for a bonus plan depending on company and individual performance.
• Full range of health, vision, and dental benefits available on first day of employment.
• Employer matched 401k program.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits include: STD, LTD, and additional life and AD&D insurance.
• PTO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location