Controller

$100,000 - $120,000/Yr

Branex Group - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Louisville, KY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Controller is responsible for directing the financial activities of the organization, specifically within a manufacturing setting. This role involves planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. The Controller will manage the accumulation and consolidation of financial data, prepare internal financial statements, and provide vital information for management's decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of quarterly reforecast incorporating historical results and future assumptions.
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
• Preparation of work papers supporting the monthly close process and month end balances.
• Review and post receipts and payments to appropriate ledgers, spreadsheets, records, and databases.
• Audit invoices against purchase orders, research discrepancies, and approve for payment.
• Provide advance warning of variances to most recent budget/forecast in a no surprises manner.
• Evaluate accounting and internal control systems.
• Direct preparation of budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
• Provide counsel and advice to peer management in an effort to optimize operational results.
• Coordinate activities of external auditors.
• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Act as close confidant to Plant Manager of operation.
• Hire, train, and retain competent accounting staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Controller in a manufacturing setting.
• 8 years of experience interpreting financial reports and legal documents.
• 5 years of experience presenting information to various levels of management.
• 8 years of experience working with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• 6 years of experience defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance