Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

• Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller has global responsibility for the accounting, tax and audit functions of the company including consolidations, internal and external reporting, tax planning and compliance, local statutory reporting and compliance, internal controls and audit function, coordination of the annual audit, and oversight of financial systems

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consolidation of financial statements on a monthly basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Accounting Policies
• Issuance of annual consolidated financial statements for parent company
• Establishment of a strong system of internal controls including development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures and establishment of an internal audit function
• Tax planning and corporate income tax compliance for all locations with accurate, timely filings
• Oversight of statutory audits and related filings for locations
• Partner with the Vice President Operations to drive production cost optimization and efficiency in product development costs; review the financial viability of new product ideas, and the projected cost of development
• Analyze financial results and variances; identify trends; recommend and drive actions
• Prepare annual business plans as well as quarterly forecasts
• Provide information to management team by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations
• Develop, implement and track plant efficiency metrics
• Analyze Cost Improvement Project (CIP) proposals, and track actual vs. projected performance
• Assist with the preparation of capital expenditure requests
• Provide support for logistics, production forecasting, and product development
• Provide clarity of understanding and drive improvements in cost reporting and related infrastructure
• Report manufacturing costs for Corporate-level issues
• Maintain proper accounting processes and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility to ensure no significant control issues or audit comments
• Oversee accurate and timely costs inputs for the Annual Operating Plans
• Oversee clear, concise, and timely monthly closing of the manufacturing systems to meet the stated deadlines and reporting needs, as well as provide timely and accurate response to requests for accounting information
• Review financial transactions to ensure compliance with government requirements
• Develop and improve financial systems and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Oversight of yearly pension accounting and valuation requirements
• Management of relationships with external auditors, tax specialist and other third-party service providers
• Oversight of the company’s financial systems
• Special projects and ad-hoc requests as assigned by the CFO

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA certification, required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Corporate Controller / Corporate Accounting Manager for a $500 + million, multi-entity company
• Manufacturing accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Public accounting experience
• High energy, well organized and process driven with a continuous improvement focus
• Demonstrated ability to recruit / develop a high-performance team of “A” players
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet demanding deadlines.

 Intellectual Competencies:

• Intelligence – Ability to acquire understanding and absorb information rapidly. A quick study
• Analytical – Ability to identify significant problems and opportunities. Can analyze problems and people in-depth. Ability to determine root cause and communicate financial impacts of decision
• Judgement / Decision Making – Consistent logic, rationality & objectivity in decision making. Neither indecisive nor hip shooter
• Conceptual Ability – Deals effectively with not just concrete, tangible issues but with abstract, conceptual matters
• Strategic Skills – Determines opportunities & threats through comprehensive analysis of current & future trends. Comprehends the big picture and makes business recommendations to leadership team

Personal Competencies:

• Integrity – Iron clad. Does not ethically cut corners. Earns trust of co-workers. Puts organization above self-interests
• Resourceful/Takes Initiative – Passionately finds ways over, around or through barriers to success. Achieves results despite lack of resources. Goes beyond call of duty. Shows bias for action. “A” results – oriented “doer.”
• Organization/Planning – Plans, organizes, schedules and budgets in efficient manner. Focuses on key priorities
• Excellence – Sets high stretch standards of performance for self and others. Low tolerance for mediocrity. High sense of responsibility
• Handles Stress – Stable and poised under pressure
• Self-Awareness/Feedback – Stable & poised under pressure
• Adaptable – Copes effectively with complexity and change. Not rigid

Behavioral Competencies –

• Integrity – Iron clad. Does not ethically cut corners. Earns trust of co-workers. Puts organization above self-interests.
• Energy/Drive – Exhibits high level of energy and ability to energize others. Strong desire to achieve, high dedication level. Gets Results. Recognizes excellence in the efforts and work of others. Enjoys seeing others succeed. Ability to energize and motivate others. Has a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Customer Focus – Monitors internal and external client satisfaction. Establishes partner relationships with clients. Visible and accessible to clients. Focuses on partnerships with customers, suppliers and communities.
• Change Leader – Embraces change. Communicates needs during periods of change. Actively intervenes to create & energize positive change. Leads by example.
• Assertive/Edge – Ability to take a forceful stand on issues without being excessively abrasive. Able to challenge tactfully.
• Execution – Likes to be challenged and has the ability to work through tough tasks and execute on stretch goals in order to move the organization forward.
• Teamwork: Supports environment that encourages teamwork, cooperation and collaboration.
• Interpersonal Communication: Is respectful when interacting with others. Shares information freely in all directions.
• Problem-solving/Decision-making: Works cooperatively within teams to solve problems. Works cooperatively across teams to solve problems.
• Personal Development: Continually learning and growing. Seeks out and uses personal feedback.
• Innovator: Takes initiative. Encourages risk-taking in pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Flexible – Embraces change. Communicates needs during periods of change.