Controller

This position is located at our Brownsville, Texas manufacturing facility. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities, including budget management, financial analysis, tax planning and compliance, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, and financial reporting. The ideal Controller will be hands on, will thrive in a fast-paced organization, is well versed in working with senior management, is able to take effective action and lead a team with little oversite, is highly adaptable, and will be eager to join a motivated and growing team environment. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have a high level of diplomacy and confidentiality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions
• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements
• Coordinating activities of external auditors
• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
• Managing the budget process
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems
• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed
• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics
• Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
• Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must have 5 years of manufacturing experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office – with emphasis on Excel
• SAP
• Must be respectful, honest, and demonstrate a strong work ethic

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.

Must be able to access and navigate each department at organization’s facilities.

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist.