Plant Controller

Gables Engineering of HEICO is seeking a Controller (COST ACCOUNTING REQUIRED) for a full time direct hire position in Coral Gables, FL.

As a hands on leader, the Controller will be responsible for all aspects of the organization's accounting functions. This individual must be comfortable working in a small company environment and be willing to conduct all aspects of the job from overseeing month-end close to supporting operations with product/cost analysis. This position reports directly to the Managing Director of Gables, with a dotted line relationship to the HEICO Electronic Technologies Group’s Vice President of Accounting & Finance.

• Participate with executive management in the establishment of comprehensive business and financial strategies for the organization’s various functional areas of responsibility.
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to Gables’ internal and external customers, including the other departments at Gables and to the parent company, HEICO Corporation.
• Prepare the weekly forecast report as well as the annual budget, and identify the trends, risks and opportunities.
• Analyze product/job cost trends and operational performance, and determine potential issues and areas for improvement.
• Support the Sales Team with evaluating customer credit applications and determining appropriate credit limits based on risk and in accordance with HEICO’s policy.
• Review incoming customer orders and evaluate based on HEICO’s revenue recognition policy.
• Manage inventory valuation, including tracking/valuing all materials, work in progress, and finished goods at month-end.
• Oversee Gables’ cycle count program and annual physical inventory count. Perform the review of inventory obsolescence and excess inventory in accordance with Gables’ policy.
• Assist with the development of the accounting reports and functionality of the company’s enterprise resource planning software, IFS
• Assist with the implementation of appropriate financial and IT controls to ensure compliance with HEICO’s 404 SOX requirements.
• Provide financial, administrative, and operational support, particularly in the areas of cost and inventory control as well as process improvement.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Finance and Accounting team, ensuring alignment with company and HEICO values.
• Ensure local tax and regulatory filings and compliance.
• Other related ad-hoc reporting and analysis as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA and/or CMA designation in good standing is required
• Ten plus years of relevant experience, including strong cost accounting
• Manufacturing experience required
• Experience with IFS manufacturing software a plus
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of all aspects of accounting, financial analysis and planning including: forecasting, budgeting, cost/benefit analysis, cash flow analysis, cost reduction initiatives, capital evaluation and justification, internal controls, and cost accounting.
• Strong leadership, people management skills and ability to motivate.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees of all levels, including HEICO’s senior management team
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; able to manipulate high volumes of data
• Highly responsive to requests, with a high attention for detail and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines