Controller, Basler Inc.

Starting immediately, Full-time with 40 hours per week

Basler is a leading manufacturer of high-quality digital cameras, accessories, and computer vision solutions for applications such as factory automation, warehousing logistics, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical & life science instrumentation. Founded in 1988, we are a multinational organization, headquartered in Ahrensburg, Germany with offices around the globe. Learn more at

Location:

Exton, Pennsylvania, USA
Department:
Finance / Full-time, standard work hours

Reports to:

Managing Director, Basler Inc.

Position Summary

Basler Inc. is seeking an experienced, results-driven
Controller to lead all aspects of financial accounting, reporting directly to the Managing Director. Basler Inc. is the US-based subsidiary of a German machine vision technology company, responsible for the North and South American region. This manager role oversees one Accounting Assistant and will be supported by the larger central Controlling organization of the parent company in Germany, Basler AG. This is a high-impact position ideal for a financial accountant with mid-level experience, excited about joining a fast-growing and industry-leading tech company in the machine vision industry with a strong culture of transparency, collaboration, integrity and innovation.

At Basler, we don’t just believe in the power of people—we build our success on it. If you have a passion for delivering accurate financial statements, optimizing cash flows and implementing financial procedures that drive operational efficiency, we are excited about speaking to you.

As the Controller for Basler Inc., you will collaborate with the headquarters Controlling team to develop and implement key financial accounting tasks and strategies ensuring compliance and alignment with our organizational goals. Your core responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Group Close:
  Full responsibility of Financial Statements according to IFRS (group reporting) and US GAAP of Basler Inc.
• General Ledger Accounting:
  Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly or quarterly basis, reconcile banks accounts, track sales commissions, manage month end closing by posting all necessary journal entries (accruals, adjusting entries, reclassifications, etc.) on a timely basis in order to meet deadlines as defined by parent company, post intercompany invoices and journal entries, prepare and review monthly trial balance
• Accounts Payable:
  Manage and supervise accounting assistant to ensure AP tasks are completed including: voucher and post vendor invoices, manage and post employee expense reports, reconcile and post 3rd party commission amounts, prepare and post intercompany invoices, payment processing of checks and wire transfers, reconcile and monitor U.S. Customs duties payments to ensure accuracy
• Accounts Receivable:
  Manage and supervise accounting assistant to ensure AR tasks are completed including: managing and posting customer payments as received (checks,credit card, or EFT), deposit paper checks via remote deposit or at local bank branch, reconcile credit card payments and credit processing fees, prepare AR aging reports and ensure prompt collection of accounts receivable
• Payroll:
  Prepare semi-monthly payroll for all employees using services of payroll processors, reconcile and post payroll to SAP, reconcile Flexible Spending Account (FSA/Section 125), ensure the timely filing of Paychex prepared 401k annual reports
• Credit Management:
  Approve payment terms and credit limits based on review of customer supplied credit references, internet research, feedback from sales department, and when required, D& B reports, responsible for managing A/R and obtaining the cooperation and involvement of other Basler Inc. parties if necessary to pursue overdue receivables, obtaining and working with outside collections agencies when warranted
• Annual Budgeting and Financial Reporting:
  The controller will assist management in completing annual revenue and expense budgeting and provide financial status reports for senior managers to help monitor performance against budget and assess operational…