Assistant Inventory Controller Jobs in Minnesota

Summary

The Controller is responsible for all phases of accounting, financial reporting, and other financial activities within the Legal Entity. The Controller will assist in the continual development and improvement of business processes as well as implementation of accounting policies and procedures, while working with the regional and BU controllers to consolidate reporting for Audit, Tax, and reporting.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversees month and year-end close processes, financial reporting and account analysis.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly reports, monthly forecasts, annual budgets, key performance indicators and all other required financials according to corporate and local requirements.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations as pertain to accounting and commercial practices and ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Ensures all corporate internal control requirements are met.
• Coordinates and documents all capital investment projects for approvals.
• Periodic review of location balance sheets within the legal entity to ensure accuracy and consistency with group chart of accounts.
• Periodic review of Trial balance mapping to Tagetik.
• Responsible for consolidation of the legal entity, sales by state reporting, Sales and Use tax payments.
• Manages Legal entity Audits.
• Primary liaison with Nordea Bank.
• Responsible for shared service contracts regarding the legal entity.
• Works closely with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Shared Services.
• Continuously drives process improvements and initiatives for the finance department to improve effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or any related field
• 8+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with consolidation
• Extensive Knowledge in Microsoft Excel (Lookups, Pivot Tables, Macros, and Formulas)
• Supervisory experience

Desired:

• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office Applications

Competencies

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
• Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful relationship with coworkers and company in a leadership capacity
• Problem solving; Ability to overcome obstacles
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Demonstrated ability to utilize ERP system to support operations
• Comprehensive understanding of General Ledger, Manufacturing Accounting, Inventory Control, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Travel and Location

• Minimal travel as required, site visits a few times a year
• For the first six months, this role will be fully onsite (Monday–Friday). After that period, the position may transition to a hybrid schedule with three inoffice days per week.

#TMS

• Competitive compensation: Plus, bonus opportunities!
• Generous benefits package: Includes health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more!
• Clean work environment: Enjoy working in a very clean and climate-controlled environment every day!
• Greater opportunity for impact: You will impact the production of life-saving devices.
• Growth and advancement: Join a global company that loves to promote from within and allows for advancement.

Base Salary: $135,000 - 155,000