Join a growing manufacturing company as the Director of Operations in the Janesville, WI. corporate office. This position reports directly to the VP of Accounting.
- Establishes accounting policies, particularly related to Revenue recognition and Cost accounting and ensures compliance and consistency across the organization.
- Coordinate with External Auditors, Internal Auditors, and other stakeholders to facilitate the company's various reporting requirements.
- Partners with the Operations leadership team to understand performance, optimize finance related operational decisions, ensure appropriate financial / accounting rigor, introduce process discipline as needed, and safeguard company assets.
- Regional Controller responsibilities for several manufacturing plants (includes some travel)
- Manage month end / quarter end close responsibilities, including preparation and review of journal entries.
- Ensure consistency of accounting treatment and classifications of transactions.
- Maintain documentation of process and procedures for SOX compliance purposes and ensure controls are consistently performed.
- Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff.
- Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.
Keys to the opportunity :
- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or economics. CPA designation strongly encouraged.
- Progressive experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost structures.
- Proven experience in developing and managing standard cost systems.
- Demonstrated general knowledge of financial accounting procedures is required.
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word skills.
- Must possess exceptional thoughtful and analytical skills, diligent with high attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated, well organized.
- Agile and open to change.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to work independently, effectively handle multiple competing priorities and manage deadlines under pressure. Resourceful!
- Strong project and time management skills.
30+ days ago