Knowles

Finance Controller

Knowles • $110K — $130K *
Boonton, NJ 07005In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5-8 years in senior accounting or financial analyst roles
  • Strong background in Cost Accounting in a manufacturing setting
  • 2 years of experience as a Plant Controller preferred
  • CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
  • Eligible to work in the US without restriction to ITAR documentation

Responsibilities

  • Drive timely and accurate financial data submissions, including budgeting and forecasting
  • Collaborate with Plant Management teams to control expenses and implement improvements
  • Track and report cost savings and value creation to foster continuous improvements
  • Serve as a business partner to Plant Operations teams for enhanced transparency
  • Monitor Working Capital and recommend initiatives for optimization
  • Ensure a surprise-free control environment with timely account reconciliations
  • Oversee Financial and SOX audits by internal, external, and government auditors
  • Ensure compliance with Company and Government standards and regulations
  • Manage tax reporting responsibilities
  • Supervise finance professionals in New Jersey and Dominican Republic locations

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment across multiple locations
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making with operations teams
  • Exposure to financial auditing processes
  • Potential for travel to oversee finance functions in different locations
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

The Controller is responsible for all accounting functions including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Payroll and Cash Management for KCR and KCD.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Drive timely, accurate and complete submission of all financial data including annual budgeting of income statement and balance sheet, quarterly forecasting and monthly actual financials; understanding and explaining variances in actual performance to budgets and forecast to all levels of Management as well as advising on actions to achieve improved results.
  • Work with Plant Management teams to monitor and control expenses, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as required.
  • Track, validate and report cost savings and value creation projects to drive continuous cost improvements.
  • Business partner with Plant Operations teams to ensure transparency with key business managers in a continuously changing business environment.
  • Work closely with Operations on product costing valuations ensuring they have the necessary information to make the appropriate decision to ensure successful growth.
  • Responsible for monitoring and controlling Working Capital as well as identifying and implementing initiatives for improvement.
  • Maintain a control environment which functions with no surprises. Ensure timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations.
  • Manage all Financial and Sox audits performed by internal and external auditors as well as Government Agencies.
  • Ensure compliance with all Company, Accounting and Government Standards, Policies and Regulations.
  • Responsible for various Tax reporting.
  • Manage professionals engaged in Financial/Accounting activities at the New Jersey and Dominican Republic locations.
  • Travel required may be required (
  • Conducts other duties as needed.


Qualifications & Skills:

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Five to eight years' experience in a senior accounting or financial analyst capacity and must have a demonstrated history of performing the responsibilities listed below.
  • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials. Must be a US citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.


Preferred:
  • A strong background in Cost Accounting in a manufacturing environment with two years of experience as a Plant Controller.
  • CPA, CMA and/or MBA as well as Oracle experience.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • The Finance Manager / Controller manages a small local finance staff.

About Knowles

Knowles Corporation is a leading provider of advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions. The company offers a wide range of products including microphones, speakers, and hearing health solutions. Knowles Corporation has a global presence with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Knowles Corporation is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KN.
Learn more about Knowles
Size
7,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.6 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+2.8%
Revenue
$764.3 million
NASDAQ
KN
* Ladders Estimates

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