Assistant Controller

Company: Apex Tool Group, LLC
Location: Jonesboro
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

This position, based in Jonesboro, AR, will support a large manufacturing facility representing a total of $26M in production. The successful candidate will work closely with Plant leaders and the North American Operations Finance teams to lead financial operations activities such as planning, controlling and investments. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and direct the financial planning, controlling, budgeting, procurement, and capital investment activities. Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and other reports pertaining to assigned locations. Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed. Interface with local business leaders to understand forecasted demand. Use lean tools such as root cause analysis, countermeasures, and action planning to establish and manage continuous improvement. Validate sourcing, process improvement and capital allocation request savings for gross margin flow-through. Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead and inventory levels including manufacturing cost rates by value stream. Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments. Maintain and review of records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories to assist in managing continuous improvement. Assist with review and preparation of capital appropriation requests. Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, governmental policies and directives, and current accounting standards. Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with company accounting procedures. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: ? BS Degree in Accounting or Finance ?5 years--- progressive experience in an accounting or controlling function within a manufacturing environment with 3 years--- manufacturing cost experience. Advanced ERP knowledge (SAP required), Hyperion and Microsoft Excel software. Knowledge of GAAP, financial consolidation systems (Hyperion) and internal control framework. Demonstrated strong financial analytical and problem solving skills. Proven ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy under tight deadlines and to manage multiple projects. Demonstrates a high sense of urgency and drive for results. Travel required (10%).

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