Controller

No C2C or Sponsorship

On-site in Twinsburg, OH

Job Description

Our client who has designed and built world class automated machinery is looking for a full time controller at their Twinsburg, Ohio facility. This division is part of a global organization based in Germany. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a senior managerial role. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, this person will streamline budgeting, forecasting, general accounting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. The controller will also produce thorough financial-status reports for the CEO, senior managers, and German parent company to assist in improving operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversight, preparation, analysis, and distribution of the company's monthly financial statements.
• Manages monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Prepare monthly reports, including ad-hoc analysis for CEO, Sr. managers, and German parent company.
• Drive financial and commercial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to the current economic landscape.
• Manage, recruit, train and develop local accounting team creating and improving existing processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and internal guidelines.
• Assist in achieving budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions.
• Oversee payroll, insurances, 401K, FSA programs efficiency through innovative process development.
• Prepare and comply with all corporate taxes, local, state and federal obligations.
• Responsibility for inventory and stocking levels.
• Oversee and manage cashflow and liquidity Forecast.
• Create project calculations and control efficiency based on existing ERP system data, including implementation of Total COGS methodology from German GAAP reporting.
• Support personnel management issues together with departmental managers.
• Others as directed by the CEO.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, preferably licensed CPA.
• Exposure to Manufacturing environment is required, basic knowledge of German GAAP is preferred.
• Proven supervisory skills with at least 5 years in a supervisory role capacity.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written. Positive attitude. Detail oriented. Driven to succeed. Dependable and reliable.
• Advanced Knowledge of Excel and the ability to learn other software tools as required. Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status