KLR Executive Search is proud to partner with W.R. Cobb to hire a new Controller. Our Client's Global Headquarters is located in East Providence, Rhode Island, with additional locations in Asia and Europe.
For over 130 years, this privately-held company and has grown organically and through acquisition over the past decades. Their in-depth expertise as a wholesale fine metals manufacturer has given the company a solid foundation to support the needs of other industries that require precise metal fabrication in various forms and metals. They produce products of the highest quality with an industry-leading on-time delivery schedule.
A successful candidate will have responsibility for all accounting functions, including multi-company monthly closings, fixed assets, reconciliations, and special financial projects. In addition, this individual will have industry or manufacturing exposure. The ideal Controller will have a minimum of five years of experience and a strong focus on general accounting and cost accounting functions. This position does not currently have direct reports.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage the monthly and year-end closings and general ledger maintenance.
- Perform analysis of financial data, prepare financial and special reports, and ensure accurate and timely accounting information following established procedures.
- Prepare the daily dashboard for Executive Management.
- Complete monthly general ledger analysis and comparatives to the budget
- Prepare and review monthly intercompany transactions and reconcile to ledger balances.
- Assist with treasury management.
- Utilize comprehensive controls to ensure compliance with GAAP.
- Manage the preparation of annual budgets and analyze budgets to actual explaining variances.
- Track and maintain models of product cost and capital investment performance.
- Extract and analyze data from the accounting system to support management decisions and alert emerging issues to the management team.
- Support internal customers and lean projects throughout the company.
- Assist in the coordination and provision of information to external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Work with highly confidential information and material and keep confidentiality.
- Communicate process improvements related to meeting company objectives.
- Perform other duties or special projects as needed.
The successful candidate will bring:
- BS in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
- Experience working in a public accounting firm is a plus.
- Strong background with financial analysis and planning
- Knowledge and understanding of cost and accounting principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Highly knowledgeable with MS Excel and other MS Office products.
- Previous experience with the use of accounting software systems, including Macola, is a plus.
- Familiarity with BOA CashPro is a plus.
- Manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
- Experience with a small to medium size, entrepreneurial, growth-oriented company.
- Able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Highly ethical with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.