Site Controller - Regional

Job Summary

The position is accountable for the analysis and reporting of multiple sites’ financial data including sales, cost of sales, margin analysis, inventory valuation and reconciliation, manufacturing performance, manufacturing variances, income statements, balance sheets, operational variances, capital expenditures, forecast/planning and special projects. The individual is expected to prepare, develop, review and maintain control procedures regarding financial and operational controls of each site as well as review and approve monthly general ledger account reconciliations.

Location:

Brenham, Texas.

• Reports to the VP, North America Controllership.
• Supports multiple plant locations within North America; manages multiple direct reports.
• Prepares monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, and reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Establishes rigorous and disciplined accounting and internal controls.
• Ensures sites’ books are closed timely and accurately every month.
• Ensures financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flows) are compliant with US GAAP and accurate without exception.
• Adheres to all Valmont financial policies.
• Accurate inventory valuation including periodic cycle counts and valuation in compliance with FIFO, accurate standard costs, accounting for standard cost variances, and inventory reserves compliant with Valmont policy.
• Accurate and timely customer invoicing; revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP.
• Receivables valuation including maintenance of subledgers, reconciling items and reserves in compliance with policy.
• Expense accruals; payables, accrued liabilities and other liability balances.
• Balance sheet reconciliations, including maintaining records of the supporting detail and business activities that validate the balance sheet amount.
• SOX controls—including ensuring all controls have an owner and are self‑tested.
• Ensures all journal entries are properly supported and documented.
• Manages working capital; works with operations to manage inventory, ensuring material is ordered when needed and supported by documented sales orders, contract or forecasts.
• Works with the business to ensure working capital is sufficient to fund best‑in‑class business while being cognizant of cash flow needs.
• Ensures an adequate system of internal controls to provide assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles.
• Directs the maintenance of the operational financial and accounting records and preparation of all financial reporting for use by management and others in compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Continually develops and refines processes and procedures related to the financial operations reporting and analysis.
• Ensures standards used in costing are appropriate and has a system of periodic evaluation.
• Effectively communicates with employees, outside vendors and agencies.
• Hires, trains and motivates staff; hires highly qualified staff; enforces accountability; holds self and others accountable for maintaining an ethical and competent work environment.
• Provides direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Requires up to 20% domestic travel, including overnight stays.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 10+ years’ experience or 12+ years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing facility in an accounting role including financial forecasting, budgeting and KPI reporting.
• Thorough understanding of cost accounting and general ledger accounting with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong analytical abilities and a passion to seek to understand “Why.”
• Demonstrated leadership abilities including influencing others and driving change.
• Ability to formulate sound decisions using available information.
• Effectively communicates complex topics both verbally and in…