Welcome to our locally owned company with locations in Indiana & Ohio with 70+ team members that provide high quality cost-effective manufactured and assembled components. We sell direct to OEM's and through distribution channels to diverse worldwide markets. We are improving our management team by creating a new Director of Accounting & Finance responsibility to reflect our growth and commitment to fulfilling our Company Mission Statement. We are seeking experienced problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster innovation to further our employee's careers and grow the business that is a recognized market leader.
How you will contribute
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for a newly created position as our Controller Director of Accounting & Finance for our Fort Wayne, Indiana (Northside) HQ location. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will independently assume responsibility for directing and completing the accurate reporting of our accounting & financial management benchmarks.
This includes but is not limited to providing directions to the VP of Operations, Sales, Manufacturing, and others. You will report directly to a hands-on CEO & leadership that has been aggressively investing in new technology, hardware, and manufacturing workflow with lean manufacturing processes.
Additionally, you will bring experience in a broad range of manufacturing environments that allow you to contribute meaningfully to the following areas.
Typical Responsibilities: • Posting of most A/P & A/R transactions. • Maintain cash flow management and monitor A/R past due & collections. • Preparing various monthly bank reconciliation reports for management and audits. • Multi-state sales and use tax reporting and filing along with exemption certificate maintenance. • Process month-end journal entries • Preparing various monthly and year-end reports for management and audits. • Reconciliation of monthly credit card statements as well as managing user accounts. • Process Payroll, including year-end W-2's along with all state and federal tax filings. • Process quarterly and year-end reporting. Assisting outside CPA firms as required. • Analyze and provide ongoing forecasting and capacity management. • May perform other duties as assigned by the CEO & Owners.
What you should offer:
Required Qualifications:
B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting, or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a formal manufacturing accounting leadership role.
Demonstrated initiative to make decisions, lead issues towards resolution, demonstrate complete follow through and take timely action.
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and other accounting software with Microsoft Products including Excel, Word and Outlook.
Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Lean Manufacturing with a focus on manufacturing and fabrication
Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt to the audience and professionally communicate with a variety of people.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and accept a Confidentiality and Business Protection Agreement.
Highly qualified candidates will also possess:
CPA with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related discipline.
Demonstrated experience and results within a lean manufacturing environment.
Past experience in a variety of manufacturing environments, with multiple customers and suppliers.
Six Sigma Green Belt or similar Certification.
Knowledge of Quality Systems; ISO9001
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing; Value Stream, Kaizen, 5S, etc.
Strong goal orientation: specifically, the ability to focus on goal attainment and obtain predetermined results effectively and efficiently.
The ability to solve complex problems with high attention to detail and work in a fast-paced environment subject to specific deadlines.
A person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
Outstanding benefits package with low premiums and deductibles (medical, dental & vision.)
Co. paid short-term disability & life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, Co-Paid HRA.
Excellent holiday/paid time off & vacation plans.
Flexible work schedule.
Travel to Industry Conferences and Continuing Education.
Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Job security with a market leader with stable local ownership investing for the long term. We are results oriented with a focus on supporting our employees, families and company.
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
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