Controller

$100,000 - $100,000/Yr

Darifill - Westerville, OH

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Westerville, OH

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Controller position at our rapidly growing manufacturing company is a key leadership role within the Accounting and Finance department. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will oversee all aspects of the accounting and finance functions, guiding financial decisions and ensuring compliance with internal and external policies. This role involves managing a team, driving the monthly close process, developing budgets and forecasts, and ensuring tax compliance, while also identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Work with CFO to set objectives and strategies for the department.
• Provide oversight to the team while creating an environment of trust and productivity.
• Manage and monitor all monthly close items, ensuring timely completion and compliance with appropriate GAAP standards, regulatory and business requirements.
• Lead in the development of monthly business reviews that provide stakeholders with meaningful information that is timely, detailed and accurate to support decision making.
• Maximize the efficiency of shared service functions (accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and payroll) to effectively manage working capital.
• Lead in the development of financial forecasts and annual budgets.
• Validate that fixed asset costs and supporting documentation are recorded accurately and timely.
• Ensure product and job costs are accurate and customer pricing, if needed, is updated appropriately.
• Perform detailed cost and overhead analysis and recommend changes as/when needed.
• Ensure domestic and international tax filings are completed timely and accurately.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and guidelines both within and outside of the department.
• Assist CFO as the department liaison with external relationships such as, but not limited to, banking, audit, insurance, tax, legal, etc.
• Lead both the department and organization in streamlining ERP enhancements to drive efficiencies and process improvements.
• Perform ad hoc analysis where required to assist in management decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 15+ years of progressive financial experience, including 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous responsibility for technical financial reporting oversight, including knowledge of GAAP, regulatory accounting, and reporting requirements.
• Strong background in developing and implementing processes, procedures and operational controls.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal and team-building capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from initiation to completion.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to create timelines, manage budgets, and allocate resources.
• Ability to effectively present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to inspire a team to meet objectives, deadlines, and performance targets.
• Strong conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with other departments.
• ERP knowledge including implementations, enhancements, reporting, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• ESOP experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance