Controller

Are you looking to join one of the world’s most innovative manufacturer of value-added screws, bolts, nuts and cold formed components? Our customers count on us to help their designers and engineers create best in class products, and we commit the industry’s best people and products to do what’s right for our customers – whatever it takes.  You can help us succeed in doing this by becoming a Controller at Acument Global Technologies Belvidere Operation's Belvidere location.  Reports to: Plant Manager, with dotted line reporting to Director, Operations Controller.  Position Summary  This position manages and directs all elements of the operation’s financial and accounting functions. It maintains the integrity of all budgeting and financial activities and provides timely and effective service to internal and external customers and supports the accomplishment of performance and growth goals.  Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:  • Ensures financial objectives are understood and implemented throughout the plant.  • Advises Management on current financial statement trends, status of results against budget, and unusual or unexpected items affecting financial results.  • Maintains open communication with all members of management to help ensure accuracy of financial statement interpretation.  • Performs hands-on monthly closing to generate financial statements and associated reporting.  • Responsible for the forecasting of sales, net operating profit and cash flow.  • Prepares annual budget submission.  • Leads accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cost estimating activities.  • Maintains and documents a system of internal controls to ensure that company assets are safeguarded and accurately reported.  • Supports management and other company employees with information and advice in their efforts to maximize profits and efficiency.  • Coordinates and prepares capital expenditure requests.  • Maintains charts and graphs which track expenses, performance and profitability trends.  Qualifications-Education/Experience Required:   • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance  • Five year’s accounting experience with a combination of public and/or private accounting exposure  • At least two years experience in a manufacturing environment  • Proven thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 1  • Must demonstrate analytical skills and knowledge of accounting principles and procedures  • Strong leadership skills and experience in leading/managing others  • Proven and measurable results towards continuous improvements and a consistent progression in roles and responsibilities  • Strong ERP / Accounting information systems background  • Must be detail oriented, organized and accurate  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills  • Proficient experience with Excel  Preferred:  CPA certificate or postgraduate degree is preferred QAD and Tagetik experience Experience with Google for Work

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