Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc · 15 hours ago
Controller
Holden, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expFerrara Fire Apparatus Inc is a premier manufacturer of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles. The Controller will act as a finance business partner to the VP/GM, responsible for the organization's accounting and finance function, ensuring compliance and preparing financial statements.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Jim Hills
Responsibilities
Responsible for preparing financial statements, internal/external reporting packages. Ensure sox compliance, internal controls, facilitate audits, and other inquiries
Prepare monthly rolling forecasts for the fiscal year (P&L, Cash) working with functional areas (commercial, purchasing, operations). Explain performance variances and key drivers
Responsible for the integrity of the plant reporting systems, (i.e., receiving, shipping, inventories, labor efficiency, material usage, etc.) so that accurate financial statements that are bridged to budget and forecast can be submitted for each month's business activity by the established deadlines
Coordinate the activities of the plant in the areas of accounting costs and budgets through the review of the operations and the criteria used for developing cost standards and expense budgets to establish an acceptable base for measuring product cost, expense control, and plant performance
Regularly monitors plant performance to targets to track progress, makes modifications as necessary, and accurately forecasts anticipated performance
Ensure proper account distribution for item expenses, inventories, fixed assets, etc
Facilitate the monthly closing process along with accounting staff to meet reporting requirements and deadlines
Coordinate the taking of annual physical inventory to assure accurate ending inventories balance
Monitor cycle count program for completeness and accuracy
Prepares appropriation requests and the justification of it for capital expenditures to ensure that the funds are being requested in accordance with corporate guidelines
Responsible for conducting monthly financial reviews with plant staff to track performance and forecast improvements
Responsible for ensuring that all financial, and governmental reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner
Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of all balance sheet accounts by ensuring that account reconciliations are completed monthly/quarterly as scheduled
Coordinate all activities, related to year-end audit requirements, SOX compliance, operating plans, forecasts, and outlooks
Monitor and resolve any issues regarding procedures, systems, or cost centers. Delegates accounting function to members of the accounting department and follows up to ensure that attainment of assigned goals
Review and approve all continuous improvement initiative reporting of anticipated and actual results
Directly supervises the accounting staff. The Controller is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated broad background in all aspects of accounting, finance, planning and analysis, reporting, sox compliance, and IT systems
Demonstrated effectiveness in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization, requiring flexibility and adaptability to changing organizational priorities
Solid project management and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to effectively present information to top management and supervision of staff
Ability to effectively manage change and process improvement
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical accounting material, financial reports, legal documents, respond to inquiries from customers, and regulatory agencies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Advanced Excel)
Bachelor's degree with major in accounting or equivalent
7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance at an industrial manufacturing company
Preferred
CPA
Experience in IT system knowledge MAPICS and SAP
Preferred experience in publicly traded company
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Offered
Company
Ferrara Fire Apparatus Inc
Leading the way in custom fire truck manufacturing, Ferrara has made a niche in the market by staying true to core values of custom building each truck with the strongest materials and construction methods available.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-04-25Acquired
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