Controller

Description

We are looking for a talented Controller for our Athens, GA location to provide hands-on leadership and management in the areas of accounting and financial reporting and to direct the company’s accounting process, budgetary process, periodic forecasting, and job costing process. The position is responsible for accounting functions such as accounts receivable and payable, payroll, cost accounting, internal financial reporting, and general ledger. This position reports to the VP/General Manager and is in our Athens, GA office.

Does this work interest you?

• Direct the company’s accounting process, budgetary process, and job costing process by establishing and maintaining fiscal records and internal controls in accordance with company policies
• Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget goals, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the company
• Be strategic partner to the General Manager; assist with setting goals, developing action plans and executing initiatives for future growth. Maintain and develop follow up tools to ensure achieving initiatives.
• Complete month-end and year-end closing process and preparation of financial reporting package, quarterly forecasts, and the annual budget.
• Manage the procurement and stockroom team including identifying cost savings directives, process and automation tools and monitor kpi’s to create a high performing team.
• Manage plant inventory levels (raw, WIP and finished) including coordinating weekly cycle counts, annual physical counts, and job order issue/withdrawal to ensure accuracy and appropriate levels of inventory are maintained.
• Provide PBC’s and other assistance to external and internal auditors as requested
• Maintain fixed asset records of the company and prepare capital expenditure requests and justifications
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local corporate, payroll, sales tax, and other applicable tax laws
• Provide leadership to ensure high engagement in utilizing and maintaining the company's ERP and other business information systems
• Interface and act as a financial and systems resource with departments e.g. manufacturing, sales/marketing, parts, purchasing, engineering, etc.
• Be a business leader to drive process improvements throughout the organization and a source of leadership that fosters profitable growth of the organization
• Implement and follow through on cost savings initiatives
• Coach, teach and develop team members including evaluating the performance of direct reports
• Work directly with Shared Service organization to control disbursements, establish and maintain credit terms and collection procedures
• Develop budget and staffing requirements for the accounting area
• Control expenses within budget constraints.
• Drive target net working capital levels
• Coordinate guarantees and standby letters of credit with Corporate Treasury
• Review and approve bi-weekly payroll for the location with Corporate Payroll
• Review and advise on contracts, terms and conditions, etc.
  
  

Requirements

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance
• 8-10 years’ experience in finance and accounting, strong preference for manufacturing environment
• Strong background in financial analysis
• Strong computer skills, specifically Excel and Word
• Experience with various ERP and software programs (Syteline preferred)
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Analytical skills to synthesize complex or diverse information, collect and research data, use intuition and experience to complement data and design workflows and procedures
• Must be a proven hands-on team player driven to meet company goals
  
  

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