Controller - Minnetonka, United States - Firan Technology Group

Description

Controller, Minnetonka, MN

FTG is a global corporation offering design, development, prototypes and manufacturing solutions for aerospace and defense electronic products and subsystems.

With our technological strength and financial stability, FTG offers innovative engineered solutions, diverse manufacturing capabilities and product life-cycle support through our global footprint

Position Overview:

This position is a critical role within the site management team of FTGs Circuits Minnetonka, MN site, which is a manufacturer of high technology, high reliability printed circuit boards for aerospace and defense markets. The Controller is responsible for the preparation and analysis of the sites financial results and provides financial direction to the site and recommendations to improve site performance.

This position reports to the Executive VP of FTG Circuits, and also supports FTGs Corporate Office in Toronto, Canada.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Accounting

• Month-end closing activities related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Costing, Inventories, and general accounting
• Implement a standard cost system at the site, with guidance and support
• Assists in implementing and maintaining adequate internal controls throughout the operation, including compliance with FTG policies and procedures

Operational management

• Monitor and maintain cash and working capital levels
• Follow up on outstanding receivables, claims, and other customer issues
• Monitor expenditure against plan and support department managers in understanding and controlling department costs

Planning, Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial packages, analyze and present monthly financial results to site and corporate management
• Supports the annual site financial planning process

External Reporting

• Supports external financial reporting for a public company including rigorous analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial results, and external audits.

Systems

• Support the ERP implementation to completion, and ensure that various stakeholders have timely access to reliable data for decision support

Qualifications/Skills:

• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
• This is a hands-on position supported by a nimble team, which requires attention to detail, a strong work ethic and analytical ability
• Able to communicate and present effectively with staff, peers, local and corporate leadership
• High level of initiative to identify weaknesses in processes, make recommendations and implement improvements
• Experience with ERP implementation projects is a plus

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and a professional designation
• Financial management experience (7+ years) in the manufacturing sector, including experience with costing of manufactured products