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Controller

Rocknel Fastener Inc

Controller

Rockford, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Controller is responsible for establishing, coordinating, and maintaining sound accounting practices and procedures, presenting factual and timely reports and interpretations to management.

    They participate as a key member that sets long-term strategy, organizational objectives, and short- term tactics.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Establishing, directing, and maintaining sound financial accounting practices and procedures, internal controls, and management reporting systems for internal and external reporting

    • Develop procedures, systems, and controls that monitor and assure accuracy of inventories and assets of the company

    • Responsible for cash management, budgets, and forecasts

    • Manage general and cost accounting functions, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and job cost estimating

    • Responsible for monthly and annual financial statements

    • Evaluates capital expenditure requests including lease vs. buy alternatives

    • As business partner to the President and his staff, provides sound advice on business decisions based on thorough understanding of the business

    • Provide leadership and demonstrate commitment to full implementation of the ERP System, Cost Accounting System, and quality standards

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

    • Minimum 5 years accounting experience

    o in various accounting roles in manufacturing with strong cost accounting background

    (multi-step product manufacturing environment preferred)

    o and familiarity with a job costing environment

    o in developing 5-year forecasts as well as future fiscal budgets

    o in working with internal teams to develop department budgets Ability to be hands-on in the day-to-day finance process while managing a finance department and lead change of accounting processes

    o Effective management of the month-end close process resulting in accurate and timely reporting of results

    o Ability to prepare detailed monthly Management financial reporting package with commentary and analysis

    • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.

    • Must maintain confidential information.

    • Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments

    • High proficiency in Excel

    • Experience in managing the effectiveness of support and responsiveness of the IT Network and ERP systems (PLEX)

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

    • 100% onsite. One work location.

    • 8-hour minimum work shifts. Weekend hours as needed.

    You should be proficient in:

    • Financial Audit Experience
    • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment