CONTROLLER

APCON, Inc., the worldwide leader of Physical Layer Switching solutions for Test Lab Automation and Enterprise monitoring, is searching for a Controller. This position is a key member of the management team and is responsible for financial functions and staff. The Controller works closely with the President/CEO to develop and execute business plans to improve profitability. If you enjoy an innovative, fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity you have been looking for!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and improve all processes that drive financial data, including general ledger, cost accounting, AP/AR, payroll function, inventory reconciliation and forecasting
• Establish effective internal controls to assure safeguarding of assets and reliability of financial statements
• Develop and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting requirements
• Perform timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements and other supplemental reporting and analyze results against budget, forecast and prior year performance
• Develop and manage initiatives to reduce and effectively utilize working capital and maximize cash flow
• Identify and coordinate efforts to improve profitability of business
• Monitor project costs, estimated to complete project and the risks associated
• Performs cost analysis of performance to objectives in inventory levels, department budgets, plant performance, etc.
• Develop accurate budget and forecasts of profit and cash flow
• Advise the CEO of company financial status and provide long range cost projections
• Provide financial recommendations to management team
• Coordinate efforts to comply with internal and external audits
• Analyze capital equipment ROI
• Maintain the fixed asset program and true machine run cost

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years experience in accounting with increasing responsibilities
• 5+ previous accounting leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with strategic planning and developing a long range financial forecast
• Excellent knowledge of GAAP
• Ability to use Excel spreadsheets to organize/analyze and present financial data
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (Accpac and MISys knowledge preferred), MS office tools, and financial analysis
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• CPA/CMA highly desired
• International accounting exposure preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Three weeks paid time off
• Health, dental, life and supplemental insurance
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Plan
• On-site fitness facility

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