Controller

We are engaged with a well-known global medical device manufacturing firm based in Lombard that are seeking to hire a Controller on a direct hire basis. This company has operations in the US, Canada and France and the position will have strong growth prospects.

Reasons to work Here:

• Growth to Manager in a short time frame


• Very low out of pocket health care premiums


• Global business


• Entrepreneurial environment


• High level visibility to the CFO


• Flexible work hours


• 401k


• Strong medical / dental / vision


• Insurances


• Expanding - strong growth

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the optimization of financial accounting and reporting. Revise and expand current standard operating procedures/work instructions to ensure proper alignment with global finance policy and company goals.


• Establish internal controls that ensure accurate financial reporting, control over assets, liabilities, and company security.


• Work with business unit heads to promote financial transparency and align spending with budget goals.


• Ensure that ERP performance and reporting meets the goals of the company in the most efficient and cost-effective way.


• Manage budgeting and forecasting of financial results, business metrics and cash flow forecasting.


• Lead stakeholders in development of a robust S&OP process to ensure predictable manufacturing, maximum warehouse efficiency and customer satisfaction.


• Manage AR & AP staff as well as the Order Management team, report to local CFO.


• Perform and communicate analysis of:
  
  
  
  • Historical operating and financial results/performance metrics
  
  
  • Prospective projects and investments
  
  
  • Identify and communicate opportunities for revenue expansion, cost reduction, improved profit margins, and asset management.
  
  
  • Ensure that the company is compliant with all tax authorities while minimizing tax liabilities.
  
  
  • Inspire a team approach and a positive work environment.
  
  
  • Stay abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance and anticipate potential changes required in the Accounting and Finance functions.
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field required. Master's degree/MBA/CPA preferred.


• 10+ years of experience in finance and accounting with d increasing levels of responsibility.


• Strong technical and practical understanding of GAAP, accounting information systems and tax planning/compliance.


• Strong customer service orientation.


• Regular financial reporting to global headquarters requires the ability to work across multiple time zones and cultures, in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience in a capital equipment environment, electromechanical system product development, manufacturing, global distribution, and customer service is preferred.


• Regulated medical environment experience is a plus.


• Experience in:




• Managing and optimizing high-end ERP information systems (SAP preferred), other accounting/finance applications, and CRMs (Salesforce.com preferred).


• Strategic planning


• Financial planning and analysis


• Leading budgeting and forecast processes


• Financial reporting


• Tax compliance


• Overseeing cash management processes




• Demonstrated leadership ability, including the formation and development of high performing teams.


• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated commercial acumen and business judgment.


• Proven ability to adapt and excel in a fast paced, global environment where change is a constant.

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