Document Controller jobs in Kentucky

POSITION: Controller

SUMMARY:

• Oversees all financial and accounting functions, including month-end reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, budgeting, cost accounting, and GAAP compliance.
• Provides financial guidance and assistance to Company Management.
• Initiates and leads cultural and employee relations changes and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and take complete ownership of the finance/accounting department.
• Proven self-starter with limited supervision.
• Consistently think beyond the borders of finance to create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Embrace the challenge of problem-solving and identify/implement practical solutions.
• Direct monthly closing activities with an emphasis on manufacturing and operations support.
• Perform regular variance analysis and provide written/verbal explanations.
• Coordinate preparation of annual operating plans and forecasts.
• Prepare/interpret financial statements; analyze/provide counsel to management on variances.
• Establish procedures to ensure sound financial control of assets.
• Review/upgrade cost and general accounting activities to meet Company reporting requirements.
• Evaluate capital expenditure requests.
• Develop/analyze cost standards and RM standard changes.
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.
• Provide all necessary controlling analysis, including variance analysis/standard costs, margin/programs, plant budgetary control, and follow-up of sales and purchasing prices.
• Direct the annual physical inventory.
• Develop/execute/control internal procedures.
• Direct/manage quality and performance of all accounting department personnel.
• Manage financial accounts, ensuring accurate forecasts of business performance and working capital requirements.
• Manage company's business licensing and filing requirements.
• Perform weekly/monthly treasury functions and reporting.
• Drive cost savings and productivity initiatives.
• Demonstrate focus and drive to achieve targets, budgets, and results.
• Desire to understand the business and provide accurate/timely information.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Directly direct the workflow of the Finance Team.
• Support the Executive Vice President/CFO with supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL:

• Periodic visits to other offices may be required.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• BS or equivalent advanced degree; MBA/CMA preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive finance and accounting management experience in a manufacturing environment, including experience in cost accounting (specifically standard costing).
• Knowledge of GAAP and other industry standards relating to accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex financial data to the organization.