Unclassified - Atlanta, GA

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Atlanta, GA
5,001-10,000 employees

About the position

Masterack, LLC, a leader in the design and manufacturing of commercial-grade shelving, bins, ladder racks, and storage systems for trucks and vans, is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting and financial activities of the business. This position reports to the Executive Vice President of the Specialty Manufacturing Group and has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the General Manager of Masterack. The Controller will be responsible for the preparation of financial statements and reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets, as well as supporting financial analysis and collaboration initiatives for future business growth. The Controller will direct the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets, and ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies. This role requires determining appropriate entries for key components such as inventory changes, cost of sales, and reserves. The Controller will oversee the accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions, partnering with the leadership team to provide analysis and prepare weekly projections of sales, EBIT, and cash flow for corporate reporting. In addition, the Controller will review reports to analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against final totals, and suggest methods for improving the planning process. This position also involves setting operating budgets, reviewing special budget requests, and presenting organizational budgets for approval. The Controller will develop, document, adhere to, and enforce proper processes and business controls to ensure sound operational performance, both financially and functionally, and take corrective action as necessary. Furthermore, the Controller will participate with sales and service/warranty groups to provide supporting analysis for pricing, discounting, and other controls that affect the sales process and organizational profitability. Conducting studies to accurately account for standard cost and manufacturing variances and preparing summarized reports monthly for the parent company on operational and financial performance are also key responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets.
  • Ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies regarding financial reporting.
  • Determine appropriate entries for key components such as inventory changes and cost of sales.
  • Oversee the accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions.
  • Partner with the leadership team to provide financial analysis and support.
  • Prepare weekly projections of sales, EBIT, and cash flow for corporate reporting.
  • Review reports to analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures and budgeted expenses.
  • Set operating budgets and review special budget requests for approval.
  • Develop, document, adhere to, and enforce proper processes and business controls.
  • Participate with sales and service/warranty groups to provide analysis for pricing and discounting controls.
  • Conduct studies to account for standard cost and manufacturing variances.
  • Prepare summarized reports monthly for the parent company on operational and financial performance.

Requirements

  • Eight to ten years of experience in a financial role, with at least five years in a management or controller role.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.
  • Strong cost accounting acumen and knowledge of standard costing and inventory procedures.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; MBA or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus.
  • CPA or other relevant professional certification is strongly preferred.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and respond to sensitive inquiries.
  • Ability to make effective presentations on complex topics to top management.
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis.
  • Ability to calculate and analyze data related to capital expenditures, including ROI and payback periods.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Knowledge of accounting, database, and spreadsheet software, particularly Excel.
  • Prior experience in implementing and using ERP systems in a manufacturing environment is required; knowledge of JD Edwards ERP system is a strong plus.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
  • Experience with financial analysis tools and methodologies.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including base salary and incentive bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
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