Assistant Controller 2.4 2.4 out of 5 stars Portage, WI 53901 Kruger Family Industries 9 reviews Profile insights Find out how your skills align with the job description Licenses Do you have a valid CPA license? Yes No Skills Do you have experience in Microsoft Excel ? Yes No Education Do you have a Bachelor's degree ? Yes No Location Portage, WI 53901 Full job description Portage, WI 53901, USA Req #141 Monday, October 28, 2024 At Kruger Family Industries, parent company of Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, our passion is to bring great products to life through an exceptional area of thermoformed solutions. We are the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics. We are committed to delivering highly engineered, high quality material handling products and automotive accessories that reduce the weight and cost of traditional composite, fiberglass, wood and metal products, making this an opportunity to work in an innovative environment during an exciting growth phase. SUMMARY Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the cost accounting system, policies, and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following: Assist with the monthly close process including journal entries related to inventory, overhead absorption, calculating manufacturing variances, overhead spending compared to budget, month end costing procedures etc. Develop, monitor and update standard costs Perform and oversee daily costing activities including cost rolling / copying and inventory transaction review. Conducts periodic analysis of specific margin drivers including, but not limited to, cost of purchased raw material, capital spending, asset utilization and labor cost and develops improvement plans to be implemented in coordination with respective functional leaders. Assists in the development of financial budgets, forecasting models, forecasts the company's future financial position and participates in the development of alternative strategic options to maximize shareholder value Assists with any auditor or bank requests as needed Assists to operations for bill of materials and routings Prepare weekly operations performance measurement report Participate in Operation Leadership Team meetings Participate in Business Management Team meetings Conducts cost studies and analyses as needed Assists in the development of the annual budget and business plan Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages one to two employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in relevant field and at least five years' cost accounting experience. CPA Required, in process is acceptable Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to read and accurately interpret business income statements. Ability to work in Microsoft Excel including familiarity with basic functions such as xlookup, sumif etc. Ability to operate a PC utilizing current computer applications. Ability to use the business planning computer information system. Good communication is required. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. ***Don't meet every single requirement? KFI is dedicated to building a diverse, well-rounded team and appreciate authentic backgrounds and experiences.. so if you think you'd be a good fit for what you just read, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyways! We are always willing to train those who are motivated to learn and you may be just the right candidate for a position with our growing company!*** KFI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. This is a direct-hire opportunity with KFI. KFI is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.