Controller

Description

SUMMARY:

Directly responsible for all Accounting and Finance functions for the entire corporation including all national and international subsidiaries. Oversees and directs day to day Accounting processes, tax preparation and filing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that monthly, quarterly and annual closing process & group reporting is completed timely according to the published corporate controlling schedule
• Reviews booking of one-off transactions (e.g. purchase accounting, restructuring, etc.). Researches related GAAP and FASB principles and works with auditors/Tax Accountants in determining best treatment
• Participates in budget preparation for all departments and companies and institutes appropriate controls
• Prepares financial statements and other information for internal and external parties
• Manages external audit process and serves as main point of contact
• Manages the process of preparing and filing all taxes (income, sales, property, etc)
• Manages accounting integration in projects such as M&A, ESOP, and other growth initiatives
• Owns/directs physical inventory process and responsible for ensuring that inventory balance is accurately reflected in the ledger
• Supervises all accounting department functions directly and indirectly including: Accruals, depreciation and amortization calculations and all other general ledger processes. 
• Overall owner of all accounting department standard work. Responsible for ensuring all standard work is kept up to date. Responsible for recommending improvements and implementing new processes.
• Supervises reconciliation of general ledger accounts and preparation of standard and non-standard journal entries and financial reporting.
• Provides leadership to the team and performs all normal supervisory functions, to include hiring, training, appraisal, counseling, and discipline.
• Other projects/analysis or tasks as required
• It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of Plasma-Therm, LLC. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting Team will report to the Controller. 

Controller reports directly to CFO

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required 
• CPA highly preferred 
• Minimum ten (10) years of related experience with at least five (5) years of recent experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• At least five (5) years of recent supervisory experience required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication
• Problem solver/strategic mindset
• Hands-on/self-driven
• Ability to independently analyze detailed information and compile standard and non-standard reports
• Understanding of strong internal control systems, able to make recommendations for improvements, carryout changes and monitor the internal control systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, interdepartmentally and externally with vendors, customers, financial institutions, auditors, and others
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Proficient with ERP Systems (Epicor and/or SYSPRO preferred)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The normal work environment is typical of a business office.
• The incumbent is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, touch, see, and hear. 

Plasma-Therm is an equal employment opportunity employer, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws for qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran or disability status. When requested and necessary, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.