Controller- Griffin Wheel Division

2 weeks ago

Overland Park, United States Amsted Rail Full time
Position Responsibilities:

  • Direct the month-end closing process for the Griffin Wheel Division, including managing the workflow of the closing from the plants through to corporate entries.
  • Manage a team of 3 direct reports who are responsible for the preparation of journal entries, general ledger account analysis, variance analysis, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Oversee the creation of monthly reports and supporting schedules for inclusion in Management's monthly operations package.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to existing processes and internal controls.
  • Travel to Griffin Wheel Plants to support Plant Controllers and attend inventory counts and audits.
  • Ensure compliance to Amsted Rail and Amsted Industries accounting practices.
  • Provide financial analysis as needed to support operations initiatives, capital expenditures, commercial activities, and forecasting.
  • Identify opportunities to control costs and reduce expenses.
  • Support special projects aimed at continuous improvement, or other strategic focus areas.
Position Requirements (Education, Experience and Qualifications)
  • B.S. Degree from an accredited university in Accounting.
  • 10 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Experience in SAP preferred.
  • Knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Proficiency in using business systems (Excel, PowerPoint). Experience using HANA in Excel is a plus.
Professional Skills:
  • Must possess high energy and be highly adaptable to work in a nimble, innovative, and fast-paced environment that supports a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Must have ability to exercise independent judgement and creativity in problem solving.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence business outcomes, constructively challenge assumptions and goals and present compelling arguments backed by sound analytics to support positions.
  • Strong financial acumen and critical attention to detail
  • Must be very approachable and able to develop strong professional relationships and foster involvement at all levels of organization.
  • Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to work both independently and with a team.
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively with and persuade non-financial managers, and at times, all employees.
  • Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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