Key Accountabilities

• Guides and directs financial analysis, evaluation, and report generation activities of current and proposed financial plans in a manner designed to protect assets, meet reporting requirements, provide timely, meaningful reporting of operations, and effectively plan for and audit financial needs of firm.
• Directs preparation of reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Establishes, or recommends to management, major economic objectives and policies.
• Provides for sound and timely managerial decisions and controls through provision of analyzed and evaluated financial operational data and information to management.
• Supervises and directs activities of Plant Controllers and assists with management and training of support staff as needed.
• Works with other functional managers to coordinate efforts between departments and maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides performance feedback on an ongoing basis and other forms of coaching/counseling as needed. Provides training opportunities to ensure department personnel can obtain skills and knowledge necessary to successfully perform duties and responsibilities of job.
• Executes and ensures adherence to Company personnel policies and procedures, working with Human Resources personnel as needed to administer disciplinary actions and resolve employee problems, conflicts, etc.
• Analyzes costs and assists in preparation of departmental budget(s).
• Understands and evaluates product and structure offerings, equipment capabilities, and technical applications to identify and suggest efficiency and cost savings opportunities.
• Assists in preparation for annual financial audits; workpaper documentation, processes & procedures and controls.
• Assists in management of working capital-inventory and accounts receivable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial management; four years as department supervisor or manager.
• CPA preferred.
• Manufacturing knowledge or experience is a plus.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Organization skills, communication skills, leadership capabilities, software application usage, etc
• Budgetary preparation and management knowledge
• Knowledge of all accounting operating procedures and accounting principles
• Knowledge of banking procedures as they relate to money management and money movement
• Knowledge of economic trends and the current status of the economy
• Positive supervisory practices
• Demonstrated skill in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to perform all accounting functions
• Demonstrated attention to detail