Division Controller

Location: Clarence

About the Company: Our client is a global manufacturing organization.

About the Job: As the Controller, you will be responsible for the overall coordination of the financial planning activities including: the annual budget process, forecasting and internal reporting to Senior Management. You will also have responsibilities for review/approval of general accounting for your team. The Company uses a shared Business System for Accounting. This position will be required to coordinate with the international finance teams to ensure proper accounting and reconciliations are performed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis/review for reasonableness and accuracy to provide information to the Senior Management Team consisting of backlog, bookings, commissions, open purchase orders, and key performance indicators specific to the industry.
• Fiduciary responsibilities as it pertains to the company 401(K) and Pension Plans maintaining compliance with ERISA.
• Certification and filing annual 5500s.
• Perform month-end closing process, recording journal entries and preparing monthly financial statements.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile all balance sheet accounts and sub-ledgers on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain fixed asset ledger and generate depreciation entries.
• Prepare all supporting documents and requests for the completion of tax returns and owner distributions as required by an external CPA firm.
• Create cost accounting reports related to machine and spare parts pricing.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications, creating, and promoting a positive and supportive work environment with associates of all levels in the company.
• Coordinate all audit activity with banking and financial consultants.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by filing financial reports and advising management on needed actions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred
• 5+ years of experience in private and/or public accounting

Salary: $110,000+ based on experience

Job Status: Direct hire

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