Careers at Supermill

Business Unit Controller/Accounting Manager

SUMMARY:

The Business Unit Controller/Accounting Manager position functions as a business partner with the President and other business managers to effectively manage and control the business in a manufacturing environment. The candidate will be responsible for general accounting, job-cost accounting, billing & receivables, payables & disbursements, fixed-asset accounting, financial reporting, key-metrics reporting, financial analysis, annual budgeting, and human resources support. This position will also be a leader within the organization for developing knowledge, application, training, and creation of efficiencies through optimal use of the company’s computer system(s).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The BU Controller will be accountable for the following core responsibilities:

  • Participate in strategic brainstorming and implementation of strategic plans with other senior management members.
  • Facilitate monthly financial closing process, including accurate and timely GAAP-based financial statements, key-metric reporting, and financial analyses.
  • Support financial consolidation reporting efforts of the parent company.
  • Ensure general ledger accounts are accurately stated, reconciled, and classified.
  • Champion accurate product job-costing in systems and effective analysis of job-costs and related product margins.
  • Ensure an effective system of internal controls is maintained to protect company assets.
  • Support annual audit process and quarterly reviews as applicable.
  • Support annual and quarterly budgeting / forecasting processes.
  • Support Compliance and Cybersecurity requirements.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by BU President or parent company finance team.

REQUIREMENTS / COMPETENCIES:

  • 4-year degree (BA equivalent) in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as Accounting Manager or Controller within a manufacturing setting.
  • Ability to “telescope”, i.e. deal with both broad and detailed issues, with strong time-management and organizational skills that support multi-tasking.
  • Must be a builder / change-management-focused, and a self-starter.
  • Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate across a wide spectrum of the organization.
  • Very strong MSOffice fluency, particularly in Excel.
  • Ability to travel as needed if/when required.

PREFERENCES:

  • Prior experience in a job-cost environment within a manufacturing setting.
  • Exposure / expertise in implementation and maintenance of automated systems for financial reporting and manufacturing accounting (ERP).
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with job-cost accounting in an ERP system is a major plus.
  • Experience in a locally-managed organization with corporate-parent reporting requirements.

For more information call us at (860) 828-9703