The Controller is responsible for financial oversight of a RealTruck manufacturing site. This includes ownership of the monthly closing process from which financial statements are reconciled and delivered timely and accurately in accordance with company accounting policies and GAAP. They ensure the site's SOX controls are operating in compliance with company policy. The Controller manages the site's annual operating plan and forecasting processes. Additionally, they review financial statement variance analysis identifying risks and impacts. As a key business partner, the Controller collaborates with local leadership and provides insights to drive productivity and cost savings through lean manufacturing activities and key performance indicators.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Ensure financials are reconciled and reported in accordance with company accounting policies and GAAP.
Have a solid foundation of company and GAAP accounting policies.
Manage external and internal audits, as necessary.
Timely and accurate financial reporting, including full Balance Sheet reconciliations.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
Ensure SOX controls compliance to company policy.
Own financial statement analysis.
Execute planning processes in accordance with company policies.
Plans, coordinate, execute and monitors annual operating plan.
Lead, validate and drive monthly forecasting process.
Identify and explain variance analysis, business risks, drivers, and impacts.
Serve as key business partner for Product Supply (Manufacturing).
Proactively lead financial collaboration across manufacturing lean activities and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
Serve as an advisor to the local leadership team.
Support lean manufacturing Compass room through tracking, maintaining, and validating project work from ideation to completion.
Support company strategic initiatives.
Establish annual department and individual goals and manage employee performance.
Development of Finance team members technical and soft skillsets for continued growth and advancement.
Drive, sustain and improve employee engagement to ensure business continuity and success.
Live Our Values - role modeling our mission, vision, and values. Adhering to our company code of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Master's degree, MBA or CPA desired.
7+ years' progressive experience in finance, accounting or related field including 3+ years' in a manager role in a manufacturing environment required.
Required Licenses
CPA or CMA preferred.
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Strong manufacturing cost accounting knowledge and skills; standard cost skills are highly desired.
Ability to make sound decisions using critical problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Adaptable leadership skills to adapt to new circumstances and lead through transition.
Experienced leadership skills in fostering a positive and productive work environment; Motivates and inspires others to achieve their best performance.
Coaching skills to grow and develop others.
Thorough understanding of data management systems; Manufacturing ERP experience preferred. Take a lead role in system usage, including ERP software, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Blackline account reconciliation tool.
Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Travel
Occasional travel may be required.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
This position plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs the employees within the department. Has direct reports.
