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The Controller is responsible for all phases of accounting, financial reporting, payroll and other financial activities of the company. The Controller will assist in the continual development and improvement of business processes as well as implementation of accounting policies and procedures and internal controls.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Oversees the activities of the Accounting Department to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting including internal monthly financial statements, annual audits and annual budgets
• Provides financial information for both Global Aerospace and Medical Solutions.
• Maintains the company's cost accounting system, including the review, analysis and understanding of variances.
• Manages the activities of Accounts Payable, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, employee expense reports and cash control
• Manages the activities of Payroll to ensure the accurate and timely entry of payroll data and review of payroll reports as well as reporting payroll into the general ledger
• Manages tax compliance issues related to sales and use tax to ensure the accurate and timely completion of tax returns
• Supervises existing Accounting staff performing financial reporting, accounting, and budgeting duties
• Maintains the company's cost accounting system, including the periodic review and adjustment of rates and methods of application
• Plans and supervises periodic inventory count and fixed asset audits
• Analyzes financial and accounting activity, and uses information to forecast and prepare budgets, and to create and control performance metrics
• Work closely with the Aerospace Plant Manager to identify and implement ideas for business improvement
• Establishes and maintains systems and internal controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data and enhance the company's value
• Maintains current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives and current accounting standards
• Acts as the site's compliance officer

Education & Experience

• 4 year degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment including detailed knowledge of cost accounting
• Management experience
• Demonstrated Proficiency with JDE and Ultipro preferable

Competencies

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office and web-based systems
• Solid understanding of US GAAP required
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others in a positive and collaborative manner
• Demonstrated understanding of cost accounting principles
• Customer focus - dedicated to meeting the expectation and requirements of internal and external customers

Key Interfaces & Stakeholders

• Aerospace Plant Manager and Management Team
• Finance Team
• Trelleborg Medical Solution Financial Analyst
• Global Aerospace Management Team
• Customers
• Third-Party Auditors

Travel

• Minimal travel as required.

Behavioral Characteristics

Customer Focus

• Works with customers (Internal & External) to build good working relationships & partnerships
• Delivers on promises and commitments
• Understands the impact of business decisions

Performance

• Takes individual responsibility for personal objectives and results
• Continuously improves performance by delivering on commitments
• Encourages a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
• Sets clear objectives and measures performance by continuously soliciting feedback

Innovation

• Develops innovative solutions to problems
• Is proactive in initiating change and improvement
• Shares knowledge and experience through teamwork
• Continuously challenges by asking "why"

Responsibility

• Respects the culture, custom and rules of Trelleborg, our employees, suppliers, and customers
• Communicates openly and accurately
• Takes personal responsibility for actions
• Performs all duties with commitments to excellence and integrity

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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