Job Description

Controller with manufacturing expertise.   Manufacturing products for Battery Customization requiring accuracy, quality, and reliability. The same is true for the Controller we are looking for to play an important role in our organization. This role is ideal for a highly operations-minded finance leader who can split their time between strategic functions and being hands-on. THE OPPORTUNITY   Our company has more than 57 years of history. Knowing our numbers, what drives them, and how we improve them is a key objective. The controller position has the opportunity to help narrow in on the numbers in our business, unveil what's behind them, and help others inside the company understand how they contribute to our overall success. Even during these current events, our business is growing and the need for a strong finance and accounting leader who likes to get their hands dirty is critical. We believe that hiring the right person with the right personality, knowledge, and experience will help us continue our success. Critical initiatives that we are focused presently include further leveraging our newly implemented ERP system, better resolution of costs, identifying & tracking key performance indicators as well as leading performance indicators, and disseminating knowledge in a manner that others grasp and understand. This position is heavy in analytics and strategy – it's not a typical sit in your office behind a computer position. We are looking to increase collaboration and drive progress from accounting and finance data that you will own. Closing the period, GL/P&L/AP&AR accounting work are very important for this role, we believe there is room to develop processes and controls that lead to consistent data input to our accounting/ERP system for improved accuracy of data output. In addition to the common accounting functions found in a manufacturing environment, management accounting projects such as forecasting, cost accounting, reporting/dashboards, and analysis will be a regular part of this role. We are looking forward to the future and hope to hire the operations-minded controller that will be a key contributor to our success and a true member of the leadership team. CANDIDATE TRAITS   The controller position requires a concern for quality and accuracy of work with a results-oriented focus. Critical and technical thinking along with problem solving as part of your nature. You will be comfortable working with significant autonomy and partnering with the in-house team you lead. You are comfortable leading in ambiguous situations and providing management insight to areas outside of your expertise. A strong focus on cost accounting, project work, and implementation is necessary. You will need to work across departments and form relationships with other company leaders then, leverage those relationships for collaboration, information, and pushing projects forward to completion. You will thrive on designing processes, implementing systems, and shoring up those systems with proper controls to ensure compliance and accuracy. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we can't wait to speak with you. REQUIREMENTS Formal education in accounting and experience in a manufacturing environment is required. A bachelor's degree along with a minimum of 7 years of accounting and finance leadership in a manufacturing firm is desired, specific experience using CloudSuite™ Industrial (SYTELINE). Strong systems experience with ERP platform Syteline is key! Competency with computer systems in general will be a great asset to support your work. Excellent knowledge of operations, planning, and strategy make you an ideal fit! A competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and generous benefits package is included for this position. Experience:

• Accounting in a manufacturing environment: 5 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience in the manufacturing of smaller units (Customized batteries)

Application Question:

• Have you use CloudSuite™ Industrial (SYTELINE)

• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Work Remotely:

• Yes, though once travel is allowed we would want you onsite a day or so per month

·Seniority LevelMid-Senior level·Industry

• Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

·Employment TypeFull-time·Job Functions

• Finance

Screening questionsRequired qualificationsHow many years of Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing experience do you currently have? #ZR