Controller - Net2Source (N2S) : Job Details

Job Title: Controller

Duration: 3+ Month (Possibility of extension)

Location: Portage, WI 53901

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance from a four-year college or university - Required
• Master's degree in accounting/finance/business Preferred
• 3+ years' experience working in a Plant Environment (Manufacturing) as a Cost Accountant or Plant Controller - Required
• 3+ years' experience working in a Corporate/Finance Environment as Financial and/or Operational Analyst preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 5-10 years – preferred
• Practical/Technical/Digital Knowledge

Description:

• The position will be responsible for the adherence to financial policies and internal controls, improving internal business processes to support the Life Sciences growth/profitability model, and key staff member of the site/plant leadership team serving as the plant managers right-hand .
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to ensure the site in aligned to strategic objectives; moreover, proactive as a business partner aiding the decision-making process of management on corrective actions/countermeasures and enforcing ownership & accountability.
• Responsible for leading the annual RF1/3 forecast and budgeting process at the site and providing accurate explanations of significant variances, including analysis of actual vs. budget and/or forecast.
• Focus on timely month-end results/reporting but importantly strategic planning to ensure the business is growing profitability. Attention to detail, providing factual data to quickly identify problem areas.
• The Site Controller position will lead the processes of the month-end close to ensure alignment of the HPS/LS deadlines, prepare, approve general entries/reconciliations (as needed/required), and ensure accuracy/integrity of the balance sheet (quality of working capital, changes in fixed assets, etc.).
• Lead the annual standard cost development process for the site to ensure transparency of cost/margin.
• Held responsible to ensure all plant accounting activities comply with the processes outlined in the HPS/LS policies, and sound business practices.
• This position is heavily focused on the manufacturing environment and supporting operation.
• Knowledge of cost accounting is required.

Essential Functions

• Month-end close, reconciliations, coordinating & preparing internal financial reporting (Monthly GM report –
• Operational analysis of scrap, labor & overhead cost/variances, Monthly Presentations – Trends/Risks & Opportunities, weekly flash, mid-month pulse checks, etc.).
• Lead the annual completion of the internal controls gap analysis & ensure the execution of action plans, adherence - Segregation of Duties, system/access controls are in place.
• Evaluate site internal controls (review of HPS/LS policies, purchasing authorities, etc. to ensure alignment with internal controls along with the 6 essentials).
• Assessing current accounting processes, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new innovative processes.
• Support LS & Operations Controller with the AD HOC requests, annual budget plans, quarterly forecasting,
• budget & standard cost development process.
• Proactively interact with supervisors, plant leadership team as well as senior management to ensure all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the plant's overall financial performance.
• Proactively researching issues – anticipating opportunities and providing answers & insight to key questions before they are asked.
• Advisor/Mentor/Business partner to the site as well as Life Sciences.
• Support CI/WCM initiatives (participation in Kaizen's, problem-solving events) ensuring countermeasures, projects are defined with clear financial objectives & results are tracked and reported accordingly.
• Co-manage along with the project manager the capital process & provide guidance/assistance preparing Madison's, CARs…
• Creation of forward-looking financial models and what-if modeling capabilities, cost/benefit, margin impact (make vs. buy, etc.) enhancing the decision-making process.
• Coordinate physical inventory and cycle count program to achieve site and SBU goals. Ensure the annual physical & fixed asset counts are properly conducted and adhere to the set policies/procedures for the site.
• Works with commercial team on costing and strategic planning to win new business

Description Required/Preferred

• Project Management – execution oriented and rigorous in meeting performance commitments Required
• Ability to develop & conduct training sessions for both groups & individuals Required
• Experience in manufacturing forecasting, planning & analysis (FP&A) – strong manufacturing, S&OP knowledge/background in quantitative analysis; furthermore, ability to solve complex problems Required
• Proactive approach – provides what is needed before being asked Required
• Solid verbal & written communication, analytical, strategic/systemic thinking & leadership skills Required
• Strong fundamental know-how in accounting/finance/business related topics Required
• Ability to understand all changes in manufacturing and commercial strategy and provide insight & commentary related to the financial impact. Required
• Experience in manufacturing environment, accounting roles with a focus on cost accounting Preferred
• Developing processes & procedures to ensure alignment of internal controls in a complex organization Required
• Prior experience & assessment knowledge utilizing an ERP system (SAP, QAD, ORACLE) Required