US Controller

Full job description
Job Category: Finance
Shift: 1st
Job Location: Howe Indiana (USA)
Amount of hours: 40
Job Summary:

Reporting to the Financial Planning Analysis Manager, the person will be primarily responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating operations related to financial services and accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

Multi-Site Oversight: Direct financial operations for all U.S. manufacturing plants ensuring consistent financial practices and reporting.
Budgeting Forecasting: Lead the annual budget process and periodic forecasts for each U.S. location. Including follow-ups with departments.
Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements.
Cost Accounting: Review standard costing, product cost analysis, inventory valuation, and margin reporting.
Internal Controls: Ensure internal controls and compliance with company policies.
Audit Compliance: Support external audits for U.S. plants and maintain compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
Operational Support: Collaborate with plant managers and department heads to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Capital Investment Analysis: Assist the management team in preparing capitalization project requests.
ERP/Systems Management: Utilize and enhance ERP tools to support financial reporting and operational transparency.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s or CPA preferred).
7+ years of experience in plant or manufacturing finance.
Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Office, Teams and Sharepoint.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to travel to 2nd Manufacturing Site and Corporate Office located in Canada.
Proven leadership skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams. Read more