Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Controller’s responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring and maintaining internal controls, accurate and detailed reporting including maintaining internal controls to support the financial infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Oversee and support internal accounting controls to ensure proper segregation of duties, safeguarding of assets, adequate approval of transactions and accuracy of reporting in accordance with SOX.
• Oversee monthly closing of financial books and records ensuring adherence to established financial controls and best practices.
• Understand and assist in the development of core financial systems including development of key standard reports, modeling, data analysis.
• Provide financial analysis of business results and manage the Company’s costing structure to maximize profitability.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to support the financial infrastructure.
• Present financial reporting and potential risk areas to senior management.
• Build and report daily, weekly, and monthly operational KPIs (including recommendations for improvements); evaluate and analyze plant profitability at a SKU level.

Benchmarks against other facilities in the portfolio.

• Prepare weekly reporting on actual and forecasted cash flows for the business.
• Prepare short-term and long-range financial models, including forecasted cash flows, income statements, and balance sheets.
• Work with senior management to manage the liquidity of the business.
• Strong leadership, communication and team building skills, especially as interface among production, purchasing, sales and other departments.
• Perform other related duties & participates in special projects as assigned.
• Strong financial and business acumen. Ability to review financial statements with emphasis on Income Statement analysis.

JOB FUNCTIONS SPECIFIC :

• Lead financial integrity of the financials and assist with development and implementation of accounting polices.
• Play an active role in compliance, collaborate with monthly and quarterly reviews, reporting process and preparation of annual audits.
• Analyze and make recommendations of adequacy of reserves and any adjustment recommendations and or need for policy updates for better accuracy and predictability.
• Perform other duties or special projects, as requested by management.

Requirements :

JOB HOLDER’S REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA is a plus.
• Five plus (5+) years as a Controller or Cost Manager in a Manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on cost accounting, reporting and variance analysis.
• Food Manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Self-starter with strong ethical standards.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail, organized, and flexible within a fast-paced organization.
• Strong analytical, quantitative skills
• Experience working with Power BI
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, and listening)
• Excellent computer skills including all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Management of standard cost system, including BOM’s; Labor Routes and Labor rates.
• Experience in costing and pricing new products.
• Strong numerical skills and analytical abilities, with deep experience with Excel, database products, report writing, and other financial reporting and budgeting processes.
• Demonstrated expertise with manufacturing ERP systems.
• Demonstrated experience in contract evaluation and negotiation.
• Strong leadership, communication and team building skills, especially as interface among production, purchasing, sales and other departments.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS : Mental Complexity :

Mental Complexity :

Exercises a high degree of initiative and judgment when making routine decisions. Incumbent is subject to minimal supervision and direction.

Errors in judgment or decision-making could result in a loss of organizational time, money, and credibility. Job requires close visual and mental alertness.

Working Conditions :

Work is performed under normal office and manufacturing conditions.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES :

Self-Management

Demonstrates Adaptability-adjusts to multiple demands and shifting priorities. Acts with Integrity - demonstrates sound business ethics and principled leadership.

Develops Oneself - actively pursues learning and self-development.

Thinking

Thinks strategically, analyzes issues, uses sound judgment, and generates new ideas / goes beyond the status quo.

Communication

Speaks effectively, fosters open communication, and listens well, good presentation skills, good written communication skills.

Organizational Knowledge

Knows the business, uses financial and quantitative data effectively, has up-to-date knowledge in profession / industry.