Financial Controller

NXTLEVEL Talent Placement
Menomonee Falls, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2022 CLOSED ON 3/21/2023

Job Posting for Financial Controller at NXTLEVEL Talent Placement

Title: Financial Controller

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Department: Finance & Accounting

Position Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time Position

Travel Required: Minimal/Periodic

Position Summary:

The Financial Controller reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will lead all activity related to the Finance and Accounting functions. He/she will lead the Annual Operating Plan process, Monthly Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Cash Management, Payroll Processing, and work with 3rdparty Tax & Accounting partners related to tax and reporting compliance. The Financial Controller will be a key business partner of the CEO working with other functional owners to drive excellence in organizational management and financial performance.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Prepare Monthly and Quarterly Financial Statements
  • Work directly with the company’s CPA and Tax firm in order to effectively meet annual reporting and tax filing obligations
  • Drive the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Calendar and Process
  • Drive Monthly Operations Review Process
  • Work with Functional Leaders on the CEOs staff in order to drive financial performance
  • Establish, monitor, and manage a strong internal control environment
  • Analyze financial and operational performance of the business, and make recommendations for improvements as necessary
  • Oversee the Continuous Improvement function, establishing goals and driving performance
  • Work directly with the CEO to drive effective design, implementation, and management of the Global Shop Solutions ERP solution
  • Work directly with the CEO to establish the go-forward Chart of Accounts, and transaction flow in the Global Shop Solutions ERP solution
  • Serve as a resource to the staff levels leaders in the area of ERP system data and reporting
  • Drive proper transaction flow inside ERP and financial reporting systems and processes
  • Take responsibility for, and ultimately pass on to Human Resources, the payroll process
  • Cash Application
  • Generating A/P Checks and processing AC/Wire bank payments
  • Processing certain types of A/R Billing
  • Other ad-hoc projects as required
  • Position will likely, in time, assume responsibility for a direct report supporting Accounts Payable

Skills/Knowledge

  • Strong Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Reporting principles
  • Very high-level skills using Microsoft Excel
  • Very strong analytical skills
  • Ability to master establishing and replication data pulling & reporting from ERP systems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Financial Modeling and Analysis skills
  • Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
  • High level of integrity
  • Ability to influence others at all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrate the ability to operate cross-functionally and potentially assume additional, non-finance & accounting business functions
  • Participate in the development of corporate policies

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Financial Management or Accounting
  • CPA and/or MBA preferred

Experience

  • 5-10 years of experience in finance or accounting role
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 3-5 Years of experience managing direct reports (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Physical setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Please provide your current compensation?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Accounting: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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