Senior Controller – Manufacturing (Brewton, AL)

  • Job Details

  • Job Status: Closed
  • Posted On: June 14, 2019
  • Job Category: Finance and Accounting
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Location: Brewton, AL
  • Desired Experience: 5+ years
  • Desired Education: Bachelors
  • Compensation:
  • Travel: Negligible
  • Relocation: Yes

Gateway Sourcing is assisting a client in search of a Senior Controller to support their lumber / timber business.  The Controller will act as CFO for their company directing the fiscal functions of the corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the industry.

Responsibilities:

  1. Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s fiscal function and performance.
  2. Participate in the development of the corporation’s plans and programs as a strategic partner.
  3. Evaluate and advise on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action.
  4. Develop credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the CEO/President, the Board and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities.
  5. Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
  6. Establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.
  7. Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline.
  8. Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
  9. Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers and pension funds and investments.
  10. Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position.
  11. Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
  12. Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the corporation may enter.
  13. Evaluate the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as provide individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) of individuals.

Requirements

  • BS Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited university; CPA or MBA preferred
  • 5+ years as a Senior Controller / CFO in a manufacturing environment; preferably lumber industry
  • Strong MS Office use (MS Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Experienced with Great Plains ERP software
  • Manages 4 direct reports
  • Comfortable in a rural and diverse workplace environment

Location:  This job operates in a Manufacturing environment in South Central Alabama.  Relocation may be available, but no remote /virtual opportunities for this role

Compensation:  This is a permanent position and compensation will be commensurate with experience.  This company also offers full medical and dental benefits along with profit sharing and 401k matching programs.

** Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder to be considered for this position **

If you, or someone you know, may be interested and qualified for this position, please forward your resume and letter of interest

Apply Now