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Controller
Elkhart, IN 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  
As the Controller, you will provide accurate plant financials, statistical data, and accurate cost standards in order for management to make timely and informed decisions concerning the financial performance of the business.

• Prepare or review monthly journal entries in order to provide an accurate representation of financial performance; participate in month-end and year-end accounting close processes
  
• Prepare various components of the monthly financial statement package, such as the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow; include comparison to plan/budget and prior period actuals where requested
  
• Oversee inventory management procedures such as cycle counting, monthly physical counts and weekly raw material utilization report

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• Analyzing cost data related to contribution margin results; focus on inventory consumption, utilization of manufacturing processes, and direct labor absorption
• Actively participate in the pricing process with Sales, Operations and Procurement teams by analyzing costs, margins and trends
• Identify and evaluate pricing, margin, and purchasing opportunities and assist in developing and executing sales strategies
• Update bill-of-material and labor routings as needed; include yearly standard updates tied to the plan/budget
• Lead Finance/Accounting, Sales, and Operations team members as appropriate; this includes participation in meetings, becoming a more informed and valuable member of teams, and therefore the organization overall
• Develop various analytics along the lines of business segment, center, channel profitability, or other aspects deemed insightful
• Support the Sales, Operations, or Finance/Accounting areas with any special analysis or projects, as needed
• Assist in maintaining fixed asset records and analyzing capital requests
• Assist in the creation and vetting of the annual plan/budget process, working with Sales and Operations on contribution margin items
• Conduct financial evaluations for new business opportunities and projects
• Update the financial model monthly with actual results and new forecasts on an as needed basis to establish financial projections
• Manage accounting and finance functions as related to the business.
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  
• Experience: 5 years’ experience in Accounting role. Experience with payables and receivables required.
  
• Functional Skills: Ability to consistently produce accurate work under fluctuating schedules and priorities. Strong accounting and analytical skills needed to verify the integrity of data being used.
  
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically data analysis using excel spreadsheets. Experience in ERP system required for this role. Experience with Made 2 Manage a plus.
  
• Language Skills: Strong business acumen with ability to read, analyze and interpret financial documents. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, peers and subordinates.
  
• Culture Match Behaviors: Conceptual thinker who can take a vision and create better processes and solutions. Enjoys collaboration, being a team player and participating in continuous improvement activities.