Sun Hydraulics Corp. Sarasota , FL 34236
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Summary:
The Plant Controller will be responsible for leading the operational accounting and finance functions for the Helios Hydraulics of Americas (HHAM) Sarasota location. This includes inventory and cost accounting, sales margin analysis, operational budgets, and related month-end close accounting activity. The successful Plant Controller will, in accordance with GAAP and management reporting needs, ensure delivery of accurate historical and forward-looking financial information for management decisions and support internal and external audits. This position will report to the Managing Director of Sarasota Operations (SRQ).
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct supervisory responsibility of cost accounting department
Commitment to attracting, developing, and mentoring finance staff to build their professional career and maximize potential.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide insight and analysis regarding factors influencing material margin and contribution margin, as well as gross margin and operating margin of the Sarasota operation
Collaborate with stakeholders across the business and provide analysis, reports, and presentations and to ensure efficient information and decision-making analysis
Provide analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational results for the manufacturing operations within SRQ and various operational cost pools
Responsible for supporting the SRQ leadership Team in delivering business results, providing analytical & financial insights, driving budget and forecast & management reporting processes, analysis, and standardization
Perform robust financial analysis and be able to succinctly outline and present key drivers, themes and key risks while applying business and financial acumen to explain underlying drivers of results across several scenarios
Actively maintain current tools / models and introduce new tools/models, processes and improve analysis used for executive financial deliverables
Active participant and teammate to SRQ Leadership Team counterparts, promoting best practices and collaboration
Collaborate with internal and external audit resources supporting financial and SOX audits within the Sarasota operations, including management's internal control documentation and testing
Monitor financial activities to ensure compliance with all regulations and generally accepted accounting principles
Assist in establishing and monitoring financial goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for the SRQ operation
Motivate teams to produce quality deliverables within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
Other special projects and responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Impeccable analytical and organizational skills
Self-motivated and self-directed
Ability to work closely with a senior management team
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
8+ years proven accounting experience in manufacturing
Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)
3+ years' experience in an accounting supervisory role
Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting
Physical Requirements:
Travel Requirements:
This position may require travel domestically which should be less than 10% of total time during the course of a year
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