Corporate Controller Job Listing at HDT Global in Solon, OH (Job ID 76f90a20-feb7-4473-8afc-32c48d2cc046)

Description

Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial information and provides leadership to the accounting team. The Controller works closely with the CFO and executive management to support strategic financial decisions, operational efficiency, and business growth.

Primary and Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as financial counselor and business advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other key leaders, with the objective of achieving corporate goals
• Manages the monthly accounting close and reporting process, working to continuously improve data quality and cycle time
• Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, including internal and external reporting (annual financial statements and quarterly reporting to the Bank Group)
• Develops the Quarterly Report required under the credit agreement
• Analyzes, interprets and follows-up regarding the results of operation and financial position
• Ensures all financial reporting and accounting policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, and through CAS compliance
• Responsible for improving the visibility and integrity of the financial information and maintenance of internal accounting control systems. Specifically, the Corporate Controller is responsible for maintaining OneStream Financial Management, which is the key financial ERP system for the company, as well as managing the interface from SAP to HFM
• Handles complex accounting transactions such as revenue recognition, inventory costing/valuation, restructuring, Goodwill and Intangible Asset Accounting, Stock Option Accounting, tax accounting (working with the Tax Director) and other similar areas, including working with independent appraisal firms
• Coordinates and manages all external audits and is a key liaison with the audit manager and partner
• Manages the financial impact of the acquisition and restructuring efforts of the company's facilities. Serves as a key member of all due diligence teams related to Acquisitions
• Breaks down barriers to change and motivate operations to implement process improvements. This involves effectively working cross-functionally with all functions in the business flow
• Assists the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, with respect to the completion of annual operating plans and strategic plans
• Recommends, reviews and provides input for the formulation of or changes to the Corporate Policies and Procedures
• Provides and analyzes information requested by top Senior Management
• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Adheres to all quality and safety standards
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• May participate in cross-functional team and work groups

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises others

Years of Experience

• 10-15 years of related accounting, finance or equivalent experience; prior work experience in a manufacturing environment, prior experience with Government//Defense Contractor a plus

Education

•  Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required; Masters Degree in Business preferred, CPA required

Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must be able to speak, read and understand English
• Possesses broad general product and business knowledge in order to adequately interpret operating results, studies, and analyses
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles/policies and GAAP and proficient knowledge of ERP systems (OneStream Financial Management and SAP experience strongly preferred)
• Process improvement skills to continuously work to improve the cycle time and quality of accounting and financial information relied upon to run the business and meet external reporting requirements
• Ability to formulate repots/analyses to meet the changing needs of the CFO and to enhance understanding of the Group's operational problems
• Ability to formulate reports/analyses to meet the changing needs of the CFO and to enhance understanding of the Group's operational problems
• Ability to evaluate operations performing below corporate guidelines to make the improvements required to attain acceptable performance
• Possesses outstanding planning/organizational skills and time management skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge and proficiency in SAP preferred
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including additional hours as necessary
• Possesses quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, vendors, employees and managers at all levels within the company
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Work is accomplished in a typical office environment with adequate environmental (heating/cooling) control. The noise level in the work environment is moderate due to noises associated with computer equipment and environmental control systems. 
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets
• Access to operations and manufacturing areas may involve exposure to loud noises, dust, fumes, oils, and fluctuations in temperature

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specifications
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee alternates between sitting and standing/walking for long periods of time
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required per plant rules

Training

• New employee safety orientation and training on special tools or software required for job performance