Controller

The Controller is responsible for managing the accounting operations, including the maintenance of accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Directs and plans the maintenance of fiscal records and preparation of financial reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings, based on past, present, and expected operations.

Oversees determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets. Establishes or recommends major economic objectives and policies to management. The Controller, in collaboration with HR, assists with oversight of payroll, financial reporting and new hire administration.

Job Functions

• Ensures all legal entity accounting and reporting is done promptly and accurately and in accordance with local GAAP.
• Coordinates the monthly and yearly reporting, preparation of budgets, forecasts and any other reporting to Management and Corporate CFO.
• Enhances current plant accounting and continuously improves performance management systems.
• Instills strong cost control/ reporting and planning discipline.
• Provides financial advice and assistance to management.
• Providing key analysis and insights to guide decision making and leadership in challenging management to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Intercompany reconciliation
• Analysis of the balance sheet and P&L items, periodic reconciliations including movement of goods.
• Will be the site liaison for IT.
• Maintain contact with tax authorities, auditors, bank, tax advisor, salary administrator and financial system consultants.
• Ensures all reporting to banks and tax authorities is done timely and accurate.
• Prepare 13 weeks rolling forward liquidity forecast and resolve cash issues.
• Manage the local audit process; interim and YE audits for group and statutory purposes.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 10 years accounting leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial operations and cost accounting.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES (KSA)

To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, attributes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

• Mathematical ability: Strong math skills including algebra metric conversions, fractions, multiplication, division, decimals and understanding complex formulas.
• Communication: Outstanding oral and written communication skills; articulate and able to collaborate and relate to people at all levels of the organization.
• Results Focused: Use good judgment, sound technical skills and analytical ability.
• Solution oriented: Forward-thinking and creative with high strong problem-solving skills. Excellent analytical skills with project management expertise.
• High Ethical Standards: Ability to exercise sound judgment and make good decisions based on the best interests of the company.
• Attention to Detail: Self-motivated with track record of being accurate, detail oriented, and organized while working in a rapidly changing environment.
• Technology and Learning: Proficient with software including Microsoft Office, accounting, and payroll software. Experience using Visual Manufacturing software is a plus. Capability to learn new skills and thrive in a continuously improvement driven environment.