Controller

Controller at Bell & Associates, Inc. Controller at Bell & Associates, Inc. in Shakopee, Minnesota Posted in about 23 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Our client, a manufacturing company located in the Twin Cities is looking for a Controller to join their team. What you will do in this role: Oversee finance operations to ensure accurate and timely reporting, ensuring timely completion of month-end financial close Analyze/reconcile accounts to ensure the balance sheet and costs are properly stated Prepare and post adjusting journal entries Develop & utilize various tools to compile financial reports. Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows. While maintain proper spending controls Lead the development of standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for data collection, LE's (Latest Estimates) and month-end close processes. Maintain stewardship of complete, consistent, and accurate financial data. Identify and analyze potential events that may adversely impact the company's financial position. Prepare and analyze monthly & quarterly operating cost variances to Latest Estimated, prior year and provide meaningful commentary Monitor, evaluate, and track inventory assets. Lead and direct budgeting / Quarterly LE process at plants Lead and direct & drive cost management at the plants for manufactured products, and support pricing decisions for various Customers & Items Monitor/facilitate Capex project reporting, completions, and fixed asset capitalizations. Support management team through meaningful analysis of costs and trends. Recommend & drive continuous process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls. What you will bring to the role: Bachelor's degree in finance, Business or Accounting and hold a CPA 7+ years of accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing environment Proficient in Microsoft Office products including advanced Excel functionality (Power Pivot, Data Modelling experience will be considered an asset) Driven, proven track record of reporting process improvements and ability to work in high pressure environments. Meticulous attention to detail & very strong organizational skills Strong communication skills Strong Cost Accounting experience