Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Duration: 3+ Month (Possibility of extension)

Location:

Portage, WI 53901

$30.00/hr - $60.00/hr

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance from a four-year college or university - Required
• Master's degree in accounting/finance/business - Preferred
• 3+ years' experience working in a Plant Environment (Manufacturing) as a Cost Accountant or Plant Controller - Required
• 3+ years' experience working in a Corporate/Finance Environment as Financial and/or Operational Analyst - Preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 5-10 years – preferred
• Practical/Technical/Digital Knowledge

• The position will be responsible for adherence to financial policies and internal controls, improving internal business processes to support the Life Sciences growth/profitability model, and be a key staff member of the site/plant leadership team serving as the plant managers right-hand.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to ensure the site is aligned to strategic objectives; act as a proactive business partner aiding the decision-making process and enforcing ownership & accountability.
• Lead the annual RF1/3 forecast and budgeting process at the site and provide explanations for significant variances, including actual vs. budget/forecast.
• Focus on timely month-end results/reporting with strategic planning to grow profitability; attention to detail and data-driven identification of issues.
• Lead month-end close processes to align with deadlines, prepare and approve general entries/reconciliations as needed, and ensure balance sheet integrity.
• Lead the annual standard cost development process to ensure transparency of cost/margin.
• Ensure plant accounting activities comply with HPS/LS policies and sound business practices.
• This position is heavily focused on the manufacturing environment and supporting operations.
• Knowledge of cost accounting is required.

• Month-end close, reconciliations, and internal financial reporting (Monthly GM report, etc.).
• Operational analysis of scrap, labor & overhead cost variances; monthly trends, risks & opportunities; weekly flash, mid-month pulse checks, etc.
• Lead the annual completion of the internal controls gap analysis and ensure action plans, segregation of duties, and system/access controls are in place.
• Evaluate site internal controls and ensure alignment with internal controls and six essentials.
• Assess current accounting processes, offer improvements, and implement new processes.
• Support LS & Operations Controller with ad hoc requests, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts.
• Interact with supervisors and plant leadership to provide clear and accurate view of financial performance.
• Research issues proactively and provide answers and insights before asked.
• Advisor/Mentor/Business partner to the site and Life Sciences.
• Support CI/WCM initiatives with Kaizen events, ensuring countermeasures and projects have clear financial objectives and tracked results.
• Co-manage with the project manager the capital process and assist in preparing capital approval requests.
• Create forward-looking financial models and what-if scenarios to support decision-making (make vs. buy, etc.).
• Coordinate physical inventory and cycle count program; ensure annual physical and fixed asset counts adhere to policies.
• Collaborate with the commercial team on costing and strategic planning to win new business.

• Project Management – execution oriented and rigorous in meeting performance commitments - Required
• Ability to develop and conduct training sessions for groups and individuals - Required
• Experience in manufacturing forecasting, planning & analysis (FP&A) with strong manufacturing/S&OP knowledge; ability to solve complex problems - Required
• Proactive approach – provides what is needed before being asked - Required
• Strong verbal & written communication, analytical, strategic/systemic thinking & leadership skills - Required
• Strong fundamentals in accounting/finance/business topics - Required
• Ability to understand changes in manufacturing and commercial strategy and provide financial insight - Required
• Experience in manufacturing environment accounting roles focusing on cost accounting - Preferred
• Developing processes and procedures to ensure alignment of internal controls in a complex organization - Required
• Prior experience with ERP systems (SAP, QAD, ORACLE) - Required

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Strategy/Planning and Accounting/Auditing

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