Controller

Company: Wisconsin Metal Fab, Inc.
Location: Chippewa Falls
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary The Controller at Wisconsin Metal Fab will report directly to the CFO and works closely with the President. The primary focus of this position is the preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting the organizations financial health to senior management. Secondarily, will be to take responsibility of a fully integrated cost accounting system and perform advanced cost accounting analysis to compare estimated costs to actual costs and prepare a variety of related budget reports. Primary Responsibilities --- Monitor the financial performance of the company on an on-going basis.--- Prepares, compiles, and analyzes monthly financial reporting packages.--- Participates in the development of and support of the company's financial strategic plans.--- In conjunction with senior management, prepares monthly and annual operating budgets.--- Analyzes expenses and keeps record of activity and concerns.--- Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others.--- Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company's procedures and senior management.--- Develops and communicates financial metrics to senior management.--- Additional Responsibilities--- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the cost accounting system and all work centers. Suggest and make approved changes.--- Understand and be responsible for flow of costs through the cost accounting system and work with operations personnel to resolve variances.--- Support operations by providing key personnel with appropriate costs reports and analysis.--- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the company's quoting process and understand the vital role cost accounting plays.--- Analyzing manufacturing costs of labor, overhead and work centers (both direct and indirect costs allocated) compared to estimated costs and prepares reports to show differences.--- Comprehension of costs associated with work centers such as property and equipment depreciation and classification of property and equipment by work center.--- Predicts, plans, and records variable costs such as purchases of raw material, labor, and operational costs.--- Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by customer and/or product type.--- Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices--- and profitability of products or services.--- Reconciles finished goods, WIP, raw materials and supplies inventories.--- Other projects and responsibilities as directed. Physical Requirements Typically, a sit-down job with routine standing, walking, stooping, and bending throughout the day. Skills and Abilities --- Must have a strong cost accounting systems background and have excellent analytical skills along with a sound understanding of accounting principles.--- Experience working with Engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and--- analysis of cost standards.--- Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost--- Accounting Standards.--- Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable--- efficient data gathering and analysis.--- Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.--- Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills. Education and Experience Required --- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance--- Certified Public Accountant designation required.--- Minimum 7 years accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role with at least 3 years of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.--- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.--- Impeccable analytical and organizational skills.--- Self-motivated and self-directed.--- Ability to work closely with a senior management team.

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