A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
Permanent Full-Time Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries. Present in 32 countries with 50 industrial sites and 24 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world. For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards. Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen. Main missions Supports the Site Director and Site Management Team to (i) define budget and strategic initiatives and (ii) to improve the financial performance of the site. Ensures the quality of the accounting and delivers adequate financial reporting in the frame of robust internal control. Regularly informs stakeholders (Segment/Business Unit) of financial performance of Site as well as sales forecasts and results. Implements at local level the Group and / or Group Segment/Business Unit finance policy. Oversee Financial Controller of second site. Main duties Participates in site management meetings. Explains results and gives meaning to financial KPI. Embarks on Site Management team in Finance Actions Plan. Helps to improve perception of finance performance by all stakeholders (operations, sales etc…) . Writes a report on a monthly basis for the Group Segment/Business Unit to explain the performance of site with regard to business results and cash flow (in comparison with the previous year, forecasts or budget) and follows the site investment plan. Helps the Site Director to draw up plans to optimize costs and improve cash flow (or with any other project that will have a positive effect on the results or value of the site), then implements and monitors action plans using appropriate metrics. Participates in investment case study and validates financial calculations. Supervises the production of the budget for the relevant Site-s, in accordance with the directions given by the relevant Group Segment/Business Unit. Implements the relevant reports/metrics. Prepare regular Forecast on Participates in re-costing of products/items and make monthly analysis of standard costs variances Carries out and checks (i) internal Group reporting and (ii) in producing statutory accounts and where relevant, tax return. Helps Site with complex accounting operations and depreciations and provisions. Facilitates the relationship with auditors on the Site under his/her responsibility. Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies. Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trail balance and reconciling entries. Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents. Supervises cash management and bank relationships Manages site taxes (along with the Group Finance Department), consulting local expertise, especially for transfer pricing. Informs the Group Finance Department of risks relating to exchange rates and commodities. Manages the credit management of the Site under his/her responsibility. Protects organizations value by keeping information confidential. Approves/setup new suppliers. Implements necessary actions for internal control and prevention of significant financial and legal risks (contacts, litigation, trade barriers, guarantees, ect…). With the Group and Group Segment/Business Unit, participates in the management of the financial services in the Site under his/her responsibility (organization, recruitment, training, etc.). Other duties as assigned
Requested Knowledge, Competencies And Abilities:
BA in accounting or equivalent 5 - 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferably make-to-order or engineer-to-order environment with strong knowledge of industrial/standard cost accounting. Strong Excel skills; able to synthesize large amounts of data and give meaning Ability to work across functional lines with all areas of the organization Self-motivated and able to work independently Experience with an integrated ERP system Compensation Salary Range – $85,000.00 – $120,000.00 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.
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Rochester Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries. Present in 32 countries with 50 industrial sites and 24 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world. For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards. Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen. Main missions Supports the Site Director and Site Management Team to (i) define budget and strategic initiatives and (ii) to improve the financial performance of the site. Ensures the quality of the accounting and delivers adequate financial reporting in the frame of robust internal control. Regularly informs stakeholders (Segment/Business Unit) of financial performance of Site as well as sales forecasts and results. Implements at local level the Group and / or Group Segment/Business Unit finance policy. Oversee Financial Controller of second site. Main duties Participates in site management meetings. Explains results and gives meaning to financial KPI. Embarks on Site Management team in Finance Actions Plan. Helps to improve perception of finance performance by all stakeholders (operations, sales etc…) . Writes a report on a monthly basis for the Group Segment/Business Unit to explain the performance of site with regard to business results and cash flow (in comparison with the previous year, forecasts or budget) and follows the site investment plan. Helps the Site Director to draw up plans to optimize costs and improve cash flow (or with any other project that will have a positive effect on the results or value of the site), then implements and monitors action plans using appropriate metrics. Participates in investment case study and validates financial calculations. Supervises the production of the budget for the relevant Site-s, in accordance with the directions given by the relevant Group Segment/Business Unit. Implements the relevant reports/metrics. Prepare regular Forecast on Participates in re-costing of products/items and make monthly analysis of standard costs variances Carries out and checks (i) internal Group reporting and (ii) in producing statutory accounts and where relevant, tax return. Helps Site with complex accounting operations and depreciations and provisions. Facilitates the relationship with auditors on the Site under his/her responsibility. Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies. Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trail balance and reconciling entries. Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other documents. Supervises cash management and bank relationships Manages site taxes (along with the Group Finance Department), consulting local expertise, especially for transfer pricing. Informs the Group Finance Department of risks relating to exchange rates and commodities. Manages the credit management of the Site under his/her responsibility. Protects organizations value by keeping information confidential. Approves/setup new suppliers. Implements necessary actions for internal control and prevention of significant financial and legal risks (contacts, litigation, trade barriers, guarantees, ect…). With the Group and Group Segment/Business Unit, participates in the management of the financial services in the Site under his/her responsibility (organization, recruitment, training, etc.). Other duties as assigned
Requested Knowledge, Competencies And Abilities:
BA in accounting or equivalent 5 - 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferably make-to-order or engineer-to-order environment with strong knowledge of industrial/standard cost accounting. Strong Excel skills; able to synthesize large amounts of data and give meaning Ability to work across functional lines with all areas of the organization Self-motivated and able to work independently Experience with an integrated ERP system Compensation Salary Range – $85,000.00 – $120,000.00 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.
