Position Summary:
The Controller is responsible for the overall financial management, accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and internal controls of RENA North America. This position serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership and operational teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong fiscal management, compliance with regulatory requirements, and financial insight that supports business performance and growth. The Controller oversees the day-to-day accounting functions while leading financial planning, analysis, and manufacturing cost management activities. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting:
- Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including:
- Balance Sheet
- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Ensure accurate accounting for accruals, reserves, fixed assets, inventory, payroll, and intercompany transactions.
- Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Monitor cash flow and liquidity requirements and provide cash forecasting.
- Coordinate annual financial audits and support auditor requests.
- Prepare corporate reporting packages and management financial reports.
- Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning:
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses and management reports.
- Analyze operating results and explain variances between actual, budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
- Provide recommendations to leadership regarding business performance, resource allocation, and financial risks.
Manufacturing & Cost Accounting:
- Maintain and continuously improve standard cost accounting methodologies.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, labor utilization, material consumption, and overhead absorption.
- Monitor and evaluate inventory valuation, inventory accuracy, and inventory turnover.
- recommendations.
- Support pricing decisions through margin and profitability analyses.
Business Partnership:
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive and operational leadership.
- Partner with production, engineering, project management, purchasing, and sales teams to support operational goals.
- Provide financial analysis and guidance during contract reviews, pricing decisions, and strategic initiatives.
Compliance & Internal Controls:
- Maintain an effective internal control environment and safeguard company assets.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and all applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations.
- Oversee tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to corporate headquarters and internal stakeholders.
- Develop, maintain, and improve accounting policies and operational procedures.
Process Improvement & Systems:
- Drive continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting capabilities.
- Lead finance-related projects and digitalization initiatives.
Leadership & Team Development:
- Direct and develop accounting and finance personnel.
- Establish goals, monitor performance, and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
- Ensure effective cross-training and succession planning within the department.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Direct supervision of accounting personnel.
- Responsible for hiring recommendations, training, performance evaluations, coaching, and employee development.
- Allocates and prioritizes departmental workload to ensure timely completion of objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with cost accounting and financial planning required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
- Experience working within an international or multi-company organization.
- ERP implementation or optimization experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting and cost accounting principles.
- Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into operational recommendations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with executive leadership, auditors, banks, and corporate stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Standard office environment including work at a computer terminal. Work involves extended periods of sitting, occasional walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to work in a highly functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service RENA’s customers have come to expect. This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. RENA North America is committed to Equal Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on any basis protected by law.