Corporate Controller

JOB FUNCTION AND SCOPE

This position oversees and manages the daily operations of the accounting department A/P, A/R and payroll and general ledger.  To provide support, direction and compliance with the Geberit Internal Control system.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Departmental Management (10%)
   • Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay-off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, and discipline employees as needed.
   • Establish departmental objectives and evaluate employee performance regularly at least once a year.
   • Participate in the Management Review process to evaluate the performance of EQMS.
   • Lead the corporate Accounting and Tax function.
   • Develop, monitor and control the department budget.
     
     

2. Directs financial affairs of the CFC Company.  (60%)
   • Conduct month-end close activities; ensuring activities are completed in accordance within the stated corporate time-frame.
   • Manages weekly payroll preparation and performs monthly payroll preparation
   • Ensure all accounting is performed in accordance with the Geberit Accounting Manual
   • Ensures preparation of all state, local and federal tax filings and payments
   • Coordinates annual external audits – 401k and annual financial Audit
   • Manages corporate cash
     
     
3.  Directs preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.  (15%)
   • Review budget proposals and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justifications
   • Preparing, coordinating, and processing budgeting, forecasting and planning requirements
   • Monitor established budgets monthly providing guidance and assistance where needed to management
     
     
4. Performs monthly and quarterly reporting.   (5%)
   • Analyzing and interpreting company operation results, evaluating variances, and assessing the effects on the company operations
   • Preparing and managing actual forecast and budget scenarios throughout the course of the year
   • Providing daily weekly and monthly reports for corporate management
   • Meet all Geberit reporting requirements within stated time-frame 
     
     
5. Direct and manages the Geberit Internal Control System.  (5%)
   • Ensure full compliance and improvement to company Geberit Internal Control requirements
   • Identify and appropriately mitigate known business risks
   • Proactively seek and improve any deficiencies
   • Set the proper routines to ensure proper controls
     
     
6. All other duties as assigned (5%)

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Required:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of cost accounting/manufacturing experience
• 7+ years of leadership/management experience
• 7+ years of experience with SAP Operating system
• 7+ years of experience managing accounting functions, AP, AR, Payroll, and  CAPEX
• 5+ years of experience managing all aspects of corporate tax including federal, state and local income taxes as well as sales/use tax issues.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree
• CPA