Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA or MBA a plus
AS400 experience a must
5-7 Years Finance/Controllership experience; preferably with a publicly traded/large company
Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications and strong background with information technology
Inventory related experience a plus
Demonstrate personal drive and willingness to accept responsibility
Strong organizational, analytical and decision-making skills
Continuous improvement minded
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and deliver results
Working knowledge of accounting principles
Strong analytical skills with ability to manipulate, aggregate, filter, and summarize large data sets into actionable insights
Ability to present and communicate at all levels with self-confidence
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally and across business boundaries to solve issues and drive projects to completion
Ability to work independently; self-motivated; results oriented
Responsibilities
Manage a complete and thorough month end close process
Ensure full compliance and improvement to site Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Be a strong example of integrity and ‘Doing the Right Thing’
Note and appropriately mitigate business risks
Proactively seek and improve any deficiencies
Ensure balance sheet integrity and foster a strong control environment in the plant
Function as a business partner with the Site Leader to manage and control all facets of the DC’s efficiency and productivity
Frame financial and operational issues in a complete business case format and positively contribute to the strategic direction in the Site
Drive negotiations with key vendors either directly or via partnering with procurement
Lead and/or participate in presentations to DC employees and DC management
Accept responsibility for plant accounting operations as well as financial and operations management
Prepare and manage actual, forecast, and budget scenarios throughout the course of the year
Analyze and interpret plant performance, evaluate variances and assess the effects on site results
Provide management with the strategic tools and reports to drive business results
Serve as project manager on cost reduction initiatives, working cross functionally with engineers, procurement, and site operators to drive cost reductions
Provide operational financial reporting, financial analysis and SG&A cost analysis