Controller

About the Company

Global company with multiple locations has an outstanding opportunity available for an Industrial Controller.

About the Role

A short paragraph summarizing the key role responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Audit and analyze Bills of Material for each SKU in inventory for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Prepare and review inventory valuations and recommend changes or corrections.
• Analyze and reconcile daily/weekly/monthly production variances.
• Ensure accurate recording of expenditures in the appropriate journals and ledgers.
• Aid the organization in the financial forecast and budget process.
• Consolidate cost of manufacturing reports for distribution.
• Conduct bridging analyses for variances to budget/forecast/prior year.
• Prepare and analyze various monthly forecasts (sales/labor/MRO spend).
• Assist in organizing and analyzing accurate capital cost of expenditures as well as tracking of fixed assets.
• Identify, investigate, and correct variances in daily KPIs.
• Contribute to discussions and reviews conducted during external audit.
• Perform month‑end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.

Education and Professional Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least five years of applied accounting experience.

• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling, and financial analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain advanced Excel‑based financial models.

• Proficiency with modern ERP and business management systems.

Analytical and Decision‑Making Skills

• Strong analytical judgment with the ability to evaluate complex financial scenarios and recommend solutions.

• Proven ability to analyze and resolve accounting discrepancies using structured problem‑solving methods.

• Ability to make sound, data‑driven decisions in fast‑changing operational environments.

Collaboration and Communication

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both accounting and non‑accounting professionals.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with accounting and cross‑functional teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure consistent application of financial policies.

Adaptability and Situational Awareness

• Ability to assess changing conditions quickly and adjust financial analysis or recommendations accordingly.

• Strong situational awareness and responsiveness in dynamic manufacturing environments.

Required Skills

• Maintain accurate financial data that supports product conformity, process stability, and management review requirements.
• Analyze production, material, and labor variances to identify trends that may indicate quality risks or process instability.
• Support corrective actions by providing cost analysis for scrap, rework, containment, and long‑term improvements.
• Ensure Bills of Material, routings, and cost structures are accurate, controlled, and aligned with engineering and production requirements.
• Provide financial inputs for internal and external audits, ensuring data integrity and traceability.
• Track and report cost of poor quality, warranty‑related spending, and customer‑specific financial performance.
• Support risk‑based decision making by escalating financial indicators that may signal quality or operational risks.

Preferred Skills

• Comply with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Follow documented procedures, work instructions, and standards applicable to their role.
• Participate in quality-related training and maintain competency as required.
• Report any nonconformities, defects, or process deviations immediately to the appropriate authority.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to achieving quality objectives.
• Ensure proper handling, identification, and storage of materials and products to prevent damage or mix-ups.
• Maintain accurate records as required by QMS and customer-specific requirements.
• Cooperate during internal and external audits and provide necessary information.
• Promote awareness of customer requirements and company quality policies.
• Employee competency and training records will be maintained per QMS requirements.
• Adhere to safety and environmental standards while performing quality-related tasks.