AFMW - Controller

DEFINITION

The Corporate Controller contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing financial activities as assigned, overseeing financial projects, budgeting, and accounting. This position is an integral part of the financial management process. Key responsibilities will include the ability to coordinate and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position provides direct supervision of finance department staff across locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONNOTE: An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority but may not perform all of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed.

• Primary Controller for Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC, Weatherly Casting & Machine Co LLC, Sawbrook Steel Castings and Myerstown Investment Casting.
• Work on finance projects as assigned by VP & CFO.
• Maintain the chart of accounts.
• Prepare financial documents, reports, and budgets.
• Analyze financial records to improve budgeting or forecasting.
• Conduct financial or regulatory audits.
• Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
• Plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of finance and accounting staff, including employees and contractors.
• Perform consolidated reporting and prepare financials for Board presentations.
• Implement standard cost systems as appropriate across foundry group.
• Implement cost best practices across foundry group through general ledger standardization and ERP consolidations to ensure financial alignment.
• Implement and maintain system of standards and inventory valuation system across foundry group.
• Assist CFO in development of organizational goals & objectives for Finance team.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, banking activity, and working capital performance
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company financial policies
• Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and reporting practices across all locations
• Analyze operational and financial performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
• Lead finance-related projects and initiatives to ensure timely completion, budget adherence, and operational alignment.
• Prioritize projects and coordinate activities with other departments and organizations within and outside the organization.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to support ERP, financial reporting systems, and process improvement initiatives
• Participate in developing and maintaining procedures, practices, and controls.
• Evaluate and assist in implementing cost cutting, productivity, and efficiency methods.
• Review performance, reward, and discipline employees, as appropriate.
• Address employee concerns, resolve issues, and work to resolve problems and implement corrective action, as needed.
• Interview and train employees in areas responsible for supervising.
• Promote safety awareness by observing, auditing, and coaching safe work behaviors and conditions
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, financial reporting, banking, and internal controls.

Knowledge of manufacturing and foundry operations, including production processes, inventory valuation, quality control, and cost management, or the ability to learn.

Knowledge of business and management principles includes strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, employee development, and operational coordination.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to support process improvement, productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives.

Ability to analyze financial and operational data, identify trends, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.

Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.

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