Controller

Controller

Creative Financial Staffing | Lombard, IL, 60148, US
Salary Range:$82,000 – $115,000 Salary range estimated by Zippia

Posted 13 days ago

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Description

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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