Controller

Davies Molding

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in business, finance/accounting required; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • 5-10 years of progressive finance management experience in manufacturing.
  • Strong analytical skills with extensive accounting and cost accounting foundation.
  • Participative management style that promotes teamwork.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software; experience with Microsoft D365 a plus.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Executive Team to develop and execute business strategy.
  • Liaise with ITG Finance Team and oversee ITG platform initiatives.
  • Direct and organize the work of the finance team.
  • Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Lead monthly and year-end financial closing processes to meet Corporate deadlines.
  • Coordinate preparation of financial information for strategic business plans and forecasts.
  • Manage Credit, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership.
  • Focus on fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Involvement in strategic initiatives like ERP migration and acquisitions.
  • Support for professional development and mentoring within the finance team.
  • Exposure to cross-functional teamwork and collaboration.
Full Job Description


Primary Responsibilities
  • Partner to the President and Executive Team in the development and execution of business strategy
  • Primary liaison to ITG Finance Team and overseer of ITG platform related initiatives
  • Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the Davies finance team.
  • Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
  • Lead the closing process related to monthly and year-end cycles to ensure Corporate policies, procedures and deadlines are met.
  • Coordinate the preparation of financial information related to annual and long-range strategic business plans and periodic forecasts, working with cross functional teams as necessary.
  • Lead monthly performance to plan and forecast analysis.
  • Review capital spending needs with the President and prepare supporting Major Expenditure Authorization (MEAs) requests and anticipated investment returns when applicable.
  • Lead Microsoft D365/ERP migration initiatives.
  • Support integration of segment acquisitions
  • Manage the Credit, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions.
  • Implement/maintain cycle counting processes and conduct physical inventories as necessary.
  • Coordinate audits from the Internal Audit Department, Outside Auditors, and State and Local Audits.
  • Ensure company operates within Heico's established accounting policies and procedures.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement through process changes, technology advancements and data analysis.
  • Continuous exploration of new technologies and identification of opportunities to automate business processes to drive efficiencies and cost savings.
  • Develop and monitor key metrics.
  • Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals.
  • Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach.
  • Lead completion of ad hoc requests in support of the President, ITG and Heico as assigned.

Education, Skills & Relevant Work Experience
  • An undergraduate degree in business, finance/accounting or a relevant curriculum is required and an MBA or CPA is preferred
  • 5-10 years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Strong analytical and reasoning skills. Extensive accounting experience and cost accounting foundation.
  • Participative management style - advocates team concepts and efforts. Sound administrative and team management skills.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software. Experience with Microsoft D365 implementations a plus.
  • Working knowledge of Manufacturing systems.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Results and profit oriented with the ability to balance business priorities. Capable of establishing credibility and being decisive.

Key Leadership Competencies
  • Unquestionable Integrity - Demonstrates the highest degree of integrity when engaging with associates and stakeholders. Leads ethically by example and fosters a culture firmly grounded in the values of the organization.
  • Strategic and Agile Thinking - Strategic capabilities and strong business acumen. Financially savvy and understands the economic levers behind improving EBIT and other key metrics. Fact-based, data-driven and analytical. Creative mindset with the ability to identify and mobilize new opportunities very quickly.
  • Collaborative Style - Engages stakeholders in problem solving and decision making. Is adept at bringing people together to tackle issues rather than dictate solutions. Has a collegial, inclusive working style and is professional and courteous. Builds strong relationships both internally and externally. Is both confident and humble.
  • Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels. Excellent listening skills.
  • Leadership Capability - Has the leadership acumen and credibility to work across the entire organization and develop talent. Should be hands-on, but able to delegate appropriately with the ability to motivate, inspire and commit an organization to a course of action and achieve results.


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