<p>JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:Under the direction of the VP - Finance & Administration, the Controller - Signicast Wisconsin (Controller) is responsible for managing all facets of the accounting operations for Signicast Wisconsin, including the monthly close cycle, financial budgeting / forecasting / reporting, internal controls, and supporting operations / organization. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded from time to time to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.</p> <ul> <li>Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Complies with all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures and housekeeping standards. </li><li>Supervise, mentor, develop/train, set expectations, review performance, and lead the accounting team, which currently consists of both direct and indirect roles. </li><li>Financial close process - own and coordinate the financial close process for Signicast Wisconsin. Some facets of this may include:o Develop schedule to hit the review and reporting deadlineso Coordinate close process with rest of team and other supporting areaso Enter / supervise journal entry processo Understand significant or unusual variations to forecasts / budgets and other comparisons, and communicate to appropriate managemento Review results of the month with management (local, division)o Prepare local financial statements, supplemental requirements and analyses, as well as those required by Form Technologies (e.g., OneStream)o Issue trended analyseso Prepare / supervise account reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts and appropriate income statement accounts each month </li><li>Work with operational management for them to understand and own financial results of their operationso Review / discuss trended analyses regularlyo Financial education (e.g., finance for non-financial managers)o Financial statement line item detail review and analyses to help understand issues and course correct spending where appropriateo Regular meetings to help leaders understand their results • Forecasts - prepare forecasted information requested, such as cash, order/sales projections, and monthly financial results. </li><li>Capital asset accounting and reportingo With management, develop process on approving and monitoring capital asset projects, as well as review of actual results from significant projects.o Provide management reporting including internal requirements, and those of Form Technologies (i.e., Finario, capex monitor). </li><li>Preparation of the annual budget and related updates / forecasts during the year:o Coordinate between divisional staff and local management to hit milestones to meet deadlineso Develop timeline for local team that meets deadlines established by the divisiono Develop/coordinate the budget with input from appropriate levels of managemento Prepare analyses / explanations that support budgeto Coordinate preparation of the presentation of the budget (PowerPoint, summary models) based on guidance from division / corporate </li><li>Risk management - prepare schedules / information in support of property/casualty renewals and audits </li><li>Accounting policies - understand and apply accounting policies of Form Technologies, with approved local deviations. </li><li>Coordinate the financial audit with external auditors and internal staff, including preparation of workpapers, analyses, explanations, etc. to support the financial auditors. </li><li>Sales and use tax complianceo Coordinate filing of state (primarily WI) sales / use tax returnso Ensure process in place to appropriately identify areas of exposure (invoices) and pay sales / use tax where needed. o Conduct regular education of organization as needed. </li><li>Collections - in connection with Manager - Market Segment Team, monitor accounts receivable agingo Understand status of aging and related risks to help collect cash as well as predict incoming casho Hold periodic meetings with Market Segment team to understand risks / issues and help resolve collection risks </li><li>In connection with upper management, implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls. </li><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field from a four-year college or university and a five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in the accounting / finance area within a manufacturing environment. Should have experience in preparing financial information and able to explain the results various levels of management.</p>