Corporate Controller - Pridgeon & Clay Inc

Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding job that allows you to utilize your skills to their fullest potential? Do you want to join a team of hardworking, enthusiastic and creative people and enjoy working with a company that recognizes and embraces diversity? Do you take pride working with a company that is committed to being a great corporate citizen and playing a role in producing the highest quality products and services?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Pridgeon and Clay is the place for you...

Founded in 1948 by John Pridgeon and Donald Clay, we are one of the largest independent, value-added manufacturers and suppliers of automotive stamped and fine-blanked components in the United States.

Objective: The Corporate Controller is responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of globally consolidated financials of Pridgeon & Clay. The corporate controller has direct supervision of the U.S. general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Primary responsibilities include supervision of the monthly U.S. close process, monthly and annual consolidations ('financial model'), supervising general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Responsibilities also include financial consolidations of foreign subsidiaries, assisting in the annual budget preparation, various annual audit and tax reporting requirements, periodic governmental census reporting, and periodic treasury administration. The Corporate Controller will also be part of the team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.

Qualified candidates will possess the following Minimum Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (CPA preferred)
• 7-10 yrs. previous experience in managing financial statement preparation within a manufacturing environment, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or the equivalent

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Strong Financial Modeling
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to perform projects with a high degree of detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Exceptional professional attributes of self-motivation, dependability and confidentiality
• Ability to build effective work relationships
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally (infrequent)

(Minimum requirements are updated annually to meet the demands of various positions; employees hired prior to the latest revision update may not meet all current requirements)

Essential Functions

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of the annual budget, and communicate periodic budget performance to the respective department managers.
• Preparation of work papers supporting annual tax returns; both income and property taxes.
• Review and approval of journal entries accurately reflecting monthly financial activity.
• Review monthly accounting close process, including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Periodic distribution of departmental financial performance reporting.
• Preparation of periodic consolidated financials, including annual adjusting and eliminating journal entries.
• Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.
• Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective processes to continuously improve the close and reporting cycles.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting staff.

Organization/Communication/Professionalism:

• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
• Write and present effective communication including memos, letters, electronic correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
• Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO, IATF 16949, and safety regulations.
• Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.
• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Exhibit all the attributes of a positive role model (including professionalism, personal integrity, and positive attitude) for employees and managers to emulate.
• Assist in maintaining company values (Integrity, People, Customers, Safety, We Can If...Do What It Takes, and Ownership) daily, through thoughts and actions.

In return, Pridgeon and Clay will provide:

• A competitive total compensation including a comprehensive benefit plan including premium medical and prescription coverage starting at just $5.00 per week for employee coverage, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement.
• A safe, team oriented work environment with a leadership team that treats you like family and values your input
• An opportunity to participate in shaping the success of the organization through continuous improvement and problem solving events
• A positive work/life balance
• An opportunity for career growth - Over 70% of our leaders have been promoted from within