Location
Louisville, KY | United States
Job description
SUMMARY:
- Oversees all financial and accounting functions, including month-end reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, budgeting, cost accounting, and GAAP compliance.
- Provides financial guidance and assistance to Company Management.
- Initiates and leads cultural and employee relations changes and initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and take complete ownership of the finance/accounting department.
- Proven self-starter with limited supervision.
- Consistently think beyond the borders of finance to create a culture of continuous improvement.
- Embrace the challenge of problem-solving and identify/implement practical solutions.
- Direct monthly closing activities with an emphasis on manufacturing and operations support.
- Perform regular variance analysis and provide written/verbal explanations.
- Coordinate preparation of annual operating plans and forecasts.
- Prepare/interpret financial statements; analyze/provide counsel to management on variances.
- Establish procedures to ensure sound financial control of assets.
- Review/upgrade cost and general accounting activities to meet Company reporting requirements.
- Evaluate capital expenditure requests.
- Develop/analyze cost standards and RM standard changes.
- Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.
- Provide all necessary controlling analysis, including variance analysis/standard costs, margin/programs, plant budgetary control, and follow-up of sales and purchasing prices.
- Direct the annual physical inventory.
- Develop/execute/control internal procedures.
- Direct/manage quality and performance of all accounting department personnel.
- Manage financial accounts, ensuring accurate forecasts of business performance and working capital requirements.
- Manage company's business licensing and filing requirements.
- Perform weekly/monthly treasury functions and reporting.
- Drive cost savings and productivity initiatives.
- Demonstrate focus and drive to achieve targets, budgets, and results.
- Desire to understand the business and provide accurate/timely information.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- Directly direct the workflow of the Finance Team.
- Support the Executive Vice President/CFO with supervisory responsibilities.
TRAVEL:
- Periodic visits to other offices may be required.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- BS or equivalent advanced degree; MBA/CMA preferred.
- 5-7 years of progressive finance and accounting management experience in a manufacturing environment, including experience in cost accounting (specifically standard costing).
- Knowledge of GAAP and other industry standards relating to accounting policies and procedures.
- Ability to interpret and explain complex financial data to the organization.
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Salary
$80k - $100k
