Controller - Automotive Manufacturing

About the role

Seeking a contract Interim Controller for an HVAC / Construction client near Louisville, KY (100% onsite). Candidates willing to travel to the onsite location are welcome (via cost reimbursement).

Seeking an enthusiastic Controller candidate to help with integration and management of an acquired business / company. Ability to be the key finance leader and gain credibility with the existing / acquired company and team will be critical.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the monthly close process, consolidation of financial reports, and ensuring that appropriate policies and procedures are met.
• Generate monthly financial statements, operational analysis, project milestone review and billing, depreciation, G/L, budgeting and forecasting, inventory control, internal controls, payroll, and cash management.
• Assist with analysis of the business' performance, prepare the monthly ops reporting deck, and provide any requested variance analysis from the Corporate team.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for the business, including providing all necessary supporting documentation and supplemental reporting requirements.
• Review, document, implement, and communicate the enforcement of correct and appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with GAAP.
• Provide guidance, training, and assistance for the site's accounting personnel to ensure that reporting and compliance objectives are achieved while supporting talent development initiatives and performance.
• Support M&A and integration activities while providing financial and strategic advice to management on these matters.
• Drive improvements to financial and operational controls.
• Manage annual audits, serving as primary contact to Corporate and external auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or related field), and a minimum of 8 years of experience in an accounting leadership role is required.
• Experience in a multi-project-based company, preferably in Construction, Engineering, or another project-based industry.
• Percentage of Completion experience required.
• CPA preferred.
• Public accounting or experience working in a private equity owned company preferred.
• Strong managerial experience and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and proactive in identifying opportunities to improve processes and procedures.
• Detail-oriented, highly dependable, and possesses the highest level of integrity.
• Strong ERP systems background, with database knowledge being a plus.
• Experience in process improvement.