Strategic Accounting Leader

3 weeks ago

State College, Pennsylvania, United States Vogrinc and Short, Inc. Full time
Job Title: Controller

Job Summary:
Vogrinc and Short, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Controller to lead our accounting and finance functions. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business performance through financial analysis and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze key business performance drivers and implement measures to improve operational performance, including material costing, overhead, and SG&A spending, working capital efficiency.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support for growth initiatives, supply chain activities, capital investments, and other business opportunities.
• Deliver real-time analysis of results for business trends and factors impacting performance, anticipate resulting challenges and opportunities, and translate analysis into actionable responses/plans.
• Identify, monitor, and communicate risks in the overall business.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate redundancy and process waste, automate data gathering/reporting systems, and streamline reporting processes.
• Drive cost reduction projects and activities and foster a cost reduction culture.
• Drive the annual financial planning process, including forecasted and budgeted financial statements, summarized comparative statements, cost saving initiative summaries, and other financial reports.
• Lead all aspects of accounting, including general accounting, cost accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, general ledger entries, financial statement preparation, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
• Supervise and mentor department staff.
• Prepare financial processing, month-end close, cash management reports, balance sheet reconciliation, monthly financial statements, and reports for presentation to executive leadership.
• Deliver financial results, bank compliance, and audit reporting as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required. Advanced degree and/or certification(s) a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing sector Accounting/Finance spanning general and cost accounting, financial analysis, and department leadership.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced MS Excel skills a must.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information to all levels of the organization.
• Strong action orientation and ability to effectively work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Open and transparent communicator, who provides regular performance feedback, coaching, and developing skills that encourage growth.
• Ability to prioritize and plan activities, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills with ability to synthesize complex or diverse information into coherent message for internal and external audiences.
• Ability to make timely decisions, even with imperfect information and input, and exhibit sound and accurate judgments that align with the mission and vision.
• Ability to identify and communicate challenges and problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information carefully then thinking creatively to resolve issues.
• Desire to attack the status quo, develop and sustain long-term change process, build commitment by explicitly laying out a clear change road map, and monitor progress, adjusting as needed to continually move forward.

About Us:
Vogrinc and Short, Inc. is a successful and growing manufacturing company that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

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