Business Controller

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Position Summary: Responsible for maximizing return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with the Sulzer Accounting Manual.

• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Oversees the activities of the Accounting & Finance Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits, and budgets.
• Oversees the operations of the Accounting & Finance department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
• Establishes and maintains systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data.
• Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits as needed; providing information to external auditors.
• Manages corporate bank balances to achieve operational goals; maintains weekly cash forecast.
• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Assures compliance with inventory controls and accuracy of inventory costing in collaboration with the Factory General Manager and Supply Chain Manager.
• Reconciles the company’s inventory on an annual basis in conjunction with the annual external audit.
• Manages and maintains the appropriate level of cost accounting to maximize the profits of the companies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Responsible for hiring, training, coaching and appraising employees reporting to this position.
• Provides leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; creates and promotes a positive and supportive work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by VP Finance or Senior Management.

Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent business experience

Desired:
Certification as a CPA

• 7-10 years’ of progressively responsible experience
• Experience in a manufacturing company/environment.
• High level cost accounting expertise
• Strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and tax knowledge
• Experience in gathering, evaluating, presenting and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding and application of generally accepted accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge and experience working with ERP systems (knowledge of Infor Visual a plus)
• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team and ability to delegate accordingly
• Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation
• High proficiency with MS Excel and Word including complex pivot tables
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board, or other outside partners
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing

• 401K plan with up to a 6%…