Controller

Description

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Controller in the Transportation Equipment Manufacturing industry, located in SAINT CHARLES, Missouri. This role involves a combination of analyzing production outputs, controlling overhead expenses, inventory control and management, and reviewing capital expenditures within the Repair business.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate complex information reported in the internal financial statements and other periodic financial reports for multiple repair locations
• Analyze financial results and trends over time and report on findings and recommendations to leadership
• Review expenses and operating statements including COGS (Cost of Goods Sold), WIP (work in process) and overhead costs, ensuring compliance with US GAAP
• Review KPI (Key Performance Indicator) metrics on a monthly basis and partner with Plant Managers on areas for improvement
• Collaborate with Plant Managers and front-line supervisors to drive improved profitability
• Conduct monthly financial business reviews with senior leadership in accounting and repair operations
• Review inventory processes, cost of materials, capex spend, and operating costs
• Daily operations accounting including general ledger, A/R, A/P, inventory management and capital spending
• Assist the Repair Accounting team in managing month-end close process - including journal entry review and posting, account reconciliations and variance analysis to deliver complete, accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare plant level monthly weekly cash flow forecast, monthly/quarterly financial forecasts
• Prepare plant level annual capital budget and operating budgets
• Provide supporting documentation for year-end financial audit
• Provide accounting support for corporate and operations functions
• Drive process improvement and efficiency in all accounting and close functions including ERP enhancements
• Perform other assignments as required such as pricing analysis, payback modeling, wage scale increases and others.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
• Experience with ADP - Financial Services
• Familiarity with DCAA regulations and processes
• Knowledge of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning systems
• Ability to implement and manage ERP Solutions
• Competence in performing all Accounting Functions
• Experience in managing Accounts Payable (AP)
• Capabilities in handling Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Proven track record in Auditing
• Understanding of Budget Processes in a Transportation Equipment Manufacturing environment
  
  
  

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