Controller for Global Manufacturing Company
About us:
A global leader in developing and manufacturing high-quality additives, compounds, and color masterbatches for the plastics industry is looking for an enthusiastic Controller for their local US subsidiaries.
The company operates 17 manufacturing facilities and 30 sales/distribution subsidiaries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
As a Controller you will oversee the company's general accounting operations across three entities, managing a team of 3-4 bookkeepers. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial transactions, cost accounting, business analysis, financial reporting including reports consolidation, tax reporting, and ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of all related tasks
Responsibilities:
- Pursue general accounting, payables, billing, collection, cost accounting, business analysis, financial reporting, tax reporting, etc.
- Analyze and accurately report the current month's financial results to the corporate management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements.
- Prepare monthly reports of results, and monthly forecasts as directed by management.
- Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
- Enforce and track the accuracy of physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain the book to physical adjustments.
- Conclude Monthly commission reports for outside sales and agents.
- Reconcile all intercompany accounts monthly.
- Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with management.
- Ensure administration of payroll needs are done correctly under local laws and regulations.
- Preparing and controlling AR aging and collection.
- Reconcile financial and banking information for Subsidiaries as directed by Management.
Experience
- MUST: minimum 3 years of accounting /controlling experience in the manufacturing industry, with an emphasis on cost accounting, taxes, employment, payroll and Financial reporting.
- Experience with Paychex software preferred- An Advantage
- Experience in local, federal, tax laws and regulations- An Advantage
Competencies:
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments in a team environment.
- Experience with ERP system
Education and Training:
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting - must
- CPA - advantage