Controller

We are seeking a Controller to join our team, operating within the manufacturing industry. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the accounting functions across multiple facilities, overseeing ERP platforms, and preparing comprehensive financial statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of accounting policies, controls, and procedures in line with best practices and legal standards across all facilities.
• Lead efforts to improve group accounting practices and reduce reporting lead times.
• Manage the company's finance ERP system and conduct testing to ensure financial outcomes align with expectations.
• Supervise Site Accounting Managers and other roles within the Group, including hiring and setting up coaching plans.
• Develop and implement consistent reporting tools for contribution margin and gross margin across all facilities.
• Continuously analyze and report on production costs for each job or project, focusing on materials, labor, and overheads.
• Prepare monthly income tax provisions and support income tax preparation and planning.
• Provide timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a regular basis.
• Coordinate the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data required for accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Drive Business Planning and Forecasting activities across the group.
• Collaborate with group and site leadership to analyze and provide commentary on financial and operational performance.
• Act as a business partner to site leadership, providing counsel, data, and reporting to guide business decisions.
• Manage group level treasury functions and oversee site level treasury tasks, including cash flow projections and payment planning.
• Coordinate the activities of external auditors across group facilities.
• Optimize the company's working capital metrics, including DSO, DPO, and DIO.
• Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in using Accounting Software Systems is essential.
• Strong knowledge and practice of Accounting Functions is required.
• Ability to prepare and manage the Annual Budget is mandatory.
• Experience in Auditing is a must.
• Capability to handle Month End Close tasks is necessary.
• Familiarity with conducting Annual Physical Inventory is required.
• Experience in managing Annual Inventory is important.
• Proficiency in Cost Accounting is essential.

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