Controller Position Available In Lincoln, North Carolina

Controller 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 1019 Lincoln Commerce Court, Denver, NC 28037 Position Overview The WNA Controller, working under the supervision of the CFO, will be responsible for the monthly financial reporting process including month-end close, preparation and analysis of all financial statements for actual, budget, and periodic forecasts. In addition, the Controller will oversee cost accounting, transaction processing, and fixed asset management. Provide financial analysis and support to Sales, Product Management, Service, and Operations teams. Company and Opportunity Overview Wanzl North America’s (WNA) vision is to be a leading entrepreneurial player in terms of market share, agility, and game-changing solutions. WNA is a solution provider, creating value along the supply chain of our customers, from the online purchase to the delivery to their customers. WNA, which includes the Technibilt and Cari-All brands, headquartered in Denver, North Carolina. With nearly 500 employees and 175 MUSD of sales, WNA focuses on the retail and distribution market segments with marquee customers such as Walmart, Amazon, and the majority of large grocers and retailers. In addition to being the largest manufacturer of shopping carts in North America, WNA has three (3) additional main product segments as well as a Service business, providing turnkey solutions for customer guidance (Access Systems) and Shelving & Fixtures, as well as Material Handling/Rolling Stock products. Additionally, WNA is active in building a “digital” business line with products for shopping cart containment, smart exit gate technology, and solutions for autonomous and/or semi-autonomous retail stores. WNA is part of the Wanzl group, headquartered in Germany, and has 12 plants in 8 countries, providing comprehensive, solutions-driven service and expert knowledge of local markets for customers across the globe through their 360° service

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accountable for all aspects of the month-end close process, daily transaction processing, financial analysis, semi-annual forecasts, annual budgets, sales and use tax, & fixed assets. Manage a team of 10 including both direct and indirect reports. Financial consolidation and reporting of North America legal entities (US, Canada, and Mexico), including inter-company elimination adjustments. Corporate reporting and analysis in German GAAP, prior exposure is not required. Analyze and interpret variance fluctuations between actual, budget, forecast, and prior year amounts, focusing on developing business trends to support the 5-year strategic plan. Provide KPI’s and other financial tools needed for management to be proactive and reactive. Active participant of the Wanzl North America management team. Key liaison between North America and the full Corporate Controlling team in Germany including communication of results as well as conducting ad hoc analysis as required. Collaborate with all functional areas including Operations, Sales, Product Management, and Service to analyze past results and project future expectations. Prepare periodic business review PowerPoint Presentations for the Management Board. Actively seek continuous improvement opportunities resulting in workflow efficiencies. Drive cost containment/reduction strategies including collaborating with management. Ensure compliance with corporate financial reporting policies including approval matrix. Provide all documentation requested by auditors, both internal and external. Key player in driving system testing and addressing financial reporting needs to be included in an ERP conversion to SAP during 2024/2025.

Skills and Experience:

Managerial experience with strong verbal communication and active listening skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance. MBA and/or CPA is a plus. Financial reporting, planning, and analysis experience in manufacturing is ideal. Strong familiarity with ERP systems, SAP is a plus. Working knowledge of

U.S. GAAP

Accounting principles. Organizational skills with effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Customer orientation mindset to support internal and external customers.