Key Activities/Responsibilities (list 5-10) :- Prepare financial statements, forecast reports (monthly and annual), and ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulations.
- Develop and manage budgets, analyze variances, and prepare financial forecasts.
- Analyze financial data, identify trends, and recommend improvements to financial performance, including pricing recommendations to ensure margin targets are hit.
- Oversee the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cost. Ensure multiple systems remain in balance/reconciled each month with Vactor.
- Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity including, inventory reconciliations (and other Balance Sheet account reconciliations).
- Establish inventory targets (chassis and raw); plan and coordinate all aspects of the physical inventory annually; and establish and oversee all inventory reserves.
- Act as a liaison between other operating departments in the conduct and administration of all facets of accounting.
- Attend production meetings to understand production issues and impact on monthly results/forecasts.
- Oversee various reserves (Obsolescence/LCM/Inventory, Bad Debt) & accruals.
- Prepare RFQ's (Sales Quotes) and acquire necessary approvals.
- Act as a point of contact for all Group/Corporate financial questions and requests.
- Assist General Manager in establishing direction of the company (product lines, facility enhancements, staffing, etc.)
- Responsible for preparing the Strategic Plan financial data on an annual basis.
Marginal Duties:- Provide assistance to internal and external auditors when necessary.
- Provide assistance to Corporate on financial and tax issues.
- Participate in monthly Vactor or GVS meetings, as appropriate.
- Provide directions and guidance to staff for professional and career development.
- Be available to assist other divisions on a temporary assignment as required.
- Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects that may be required.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other financial field required. CPA preferred.
Job Experience:- 7+ years of direct experience in the Accounting field.
- 5+ years in manufacturing industry preferred.
- Experience preparing financial statements and forecast reports is required.
- Experience analyzing financial data and recommending improvements to financial performance is required.
Skills Required:- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
- Excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
- Strong attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills.
Salary Range: $85-100k
Benefits of Employment:
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.Global Vacuum Systems (GVS), based in Navasota, Texas, has been building specialized vacuum equipment since 1985. GVS designs and manufactures custom code and non-code liquid vacuum tank trucks for industrial, environmental, and municipal applications, with products available in carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Vactor Mfg. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.
