Controller

AMOT, founded in 1948, provides control, safety and hazardous area solutions for engines, compressors, turbines, marine and other industrial applications. Our product families include valves, electric and pneumatic instrumentation, control systems, bearing condition monitors and hazardous area safety products.

Summary:

The AMOT N. America Controller will lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning and reporting activities for the AMOT N. America businesses.
This position will work closely with site management and operations leadership to ensure that all reporting and projects are completed in an organized, efficient, and accurate manner within established deadlines.

Responsibilities:
* Overall Performing as a true Business Partner to the US and Canadian Site Directors while managing traditional Controllership duties noted below. This position will be responsible for developing tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Site Directors and Executive Leadership Team, making actionable recommendations on improving operations and financial performance, and assisting in establishing annual objectives.

* Financial Reporting Responsible for all month-end closing activities for the US and Canadian business entities including managing staffs completion of tasks and responsibilities, G/L maintenance, Hyperion uploads, and preparation of supplemental financial and operational data. Oversee the preparation of month end Corporate and internal financial reports.

* Management Reporting Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of management reports and communications for these manufacturing businesses.

* Cash, A/R and A/P Management Interface with banks to control user access and resolve any cash issues. Oversee all phases of A/R Management including credit reviews and limits, establishing monthly goals and metrics for cash collections and establishing effective processes for new customer set up, credit card processing, and account resolution.
Streamline the procurement to pay cycle and transaction processing.

* Controls Responsible for the review, maintenance, and compliance of all Roper, Accounting and SOX internal and financial controls including reconciliations, system user access, and segregation of duties. Serve as the key point of contact and manage the preparation and support of requests for all internal, statutory, or tax audits or reviews.

* Tax Responsible for the timely and accurate filing of all local sales & use tax, GST/HST tax, property tax, and related regulatory compliance. Oversee the preparation of all tax schedules and documentation requested by Roper Tax Department or accounting firms preparing and filing our taxes.
Ensure that all G/L tax accounts are accurate, including Tax Expense, Tax Payable, and Deferred tax accounts.

* Management Effectively manage the Accounting staff including establishing individual goals and objectives, preparing development plans, establishing backups for all functions, communicating tasks and responsibilities, providing clear feedback and guidance, and preparing reviews. Establishing and communicating the vision to motivate the Accounting team and their engagement with the other functions in the company.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees.

* Candidate must show a desire to improve processes and results while maintaining essential accuracy and communication that supports adherence of all Corporate and Segment reporting.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Experience:
* Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA or MBA preferred.
* 8 or more years of progressive experience in Accounting or Financial Planning & Analysis.
* 3 or more years of management experience (team of 3 or more)
* Knowledgeable in intercompany transactions and eliminations and foreign currency.
* Experience with Hyperion or Smartview a plus.
* Detail oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Willingness to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
* Interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and work in a team environment.
* Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a multinational corporate structure preferred.
* Strong computer skills including good knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite and experience with a major ERP system. Advanced Excel skills required.

Knowledge and Skills:
* Language: Excellent oral, written, verbal interpersonal and presentation communication skills.
* Work Skills: Solid working knowledge of GAAP, Cost Accounting, and ERP systems. Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills.

Other:
* Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

* Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock when in the operations or laboratory areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability