Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Racine, Wisconsin. This role is crucial to overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic decision-making within the manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and internal controls to support operational and organizational goals.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements while maintaining compliance with company policies and standards.
• Maintain detailed cost records for jobs, including materials, labor, and overhead, and analyze production costs to identify opportunities for margin improvements.
• Monitor inventory valuation, cycle counts, and adjustments to ensure proper control and accuracy.
• Lead the development of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts, tracking performance and investigating variances.
• Establish and enforce internal control procedures to protect company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate year-end audits and reviews.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, and engineering teams to align financial strategies with operational objectives.
• Provide financial insights to support pricing, quoting, and capacity planning processes.
• Assess the financial impact of operational factors such as machine utilization, downtime, and scrap rates.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, cost accounting, and budgeting within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards at local, state, and federal levels.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining internal control systems.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial data to drive decision-making.
• Familiarity with inventory management processes, including valuation and adjustments.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field