Keystone Industries · 5 hours ago
Controller
Gibbstown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expKeystone Industries is dedicated to fostering a stimulating work environment for its employees. The Controller will oversee all aspects of Accounting and Financial Reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leading teams in various financial functions to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
ManufacturingPackaging ServicesProduct Research
Responsibilities
Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Lead monthly performance financial analysis including variance analysis, trend analysis, and profitability assessments to provide financial business insights and potential areas of improvement to assist in decision-making processes
Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the global organization, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting principles and reporting standards
Lead Accounts Receivable, Payable and Treasury teams and functions
Lead Tax and regulatory compliance reporting and function
Partner with the supply chain to optimize inventory turnover and minimize carrying costs, minimize excess and obsolete inventory. Ensure completeness, accuracy, and valuation assertions to include monthly reconciliation of inventory balances, monitoring of inventory levels, identification of overage and aging material issues and developing corrective action plan, coordinating periodic physical inventories, managing inventory cost-related reserves
Partner with Operations and Supply chain and lead standard cost maintenance and variance analysis: Establish and maintain bills of material, product routings, material, labor and overhead costs. Ensure that financial assumptions related to labor, material, and overhead are reasonably accurate and that desired margins are being pursued. Analyze and forecast production costs. Plan, collect, and analyze data to drive the standard cost revaluation processes; implement cost updates periodically Manage the annual cost roll-up for all sites. Execute Variance analysis and monitor adherence to the budget
Implement cost accounting policies and procedures according to GAAP. Lead the development & ongoing management of costing methods. Develop, maintain, and promote strong internal controls in conjunction with accounting policies and GAAP. Identify weaknesses and develop processes/tools to close gaps
Partner with Operations and Supply chain and develop cost estimates for new products/new business initiatives, ultimately leading to a decision for the given initiative. Run pricing models in various scenarios. Partner with other key leaders in pricing decisions. Prepare and analyze customer and item profitability
Partner with Operations and Supply chain and lead the manufacturing conversion and cost standardization and create a global standardization system
Lead plants’ Performance Management related to sales (margins), inventory and production analysis; proven ability to convert large data into useful information and develop predictive models based on the information obtained. Communicate cost related performance, risks and opportunities, and other pertinent issues to upper management
Actively participate in Annual Budget and periodic Forecasting process
Identify savings initiatives and other opportunities to reduce the plant's total delivered cost, become a vocal champion in support of these initiatives, and provide thought leadership to support the plant's continuous process-improvement initiatives
Lead CAPEX projects’ assessment (ROI) to support decision making, and fixed asset management, including asset capitalization, depreciation and idle asset reporting
Lead month-end related close activities in all financial cycle close, prepare journal entries related to cost allocation, inventory adjustments, and reserves analysis, analyze and reconcile key inventory. Produce and analyze periodic financial reports
Lead Payroll and Headcount trend analysis, Human capital budget vs actual reporting and position and headcount management reporting, in collaboration with Payroll/Human Resources
Lead or participate in related major initiatives including implementation of major business process applications, assessment of systems requirements and recommendation for automation and BI utilization. Optimize ERP system inventory management and production module
Perform additional duties/tasks as needed or requested by management
Qualification
Required
7+ years Accounting and Operational experience in a manufacturing industry (Chemical manufacturing industry preferred) with progressing responsibilities
4+ years leading accounting teams. Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, drive change, and foster a collaborative work environment
Thorough understanding of supply chain and operational functions and proven record of collaboration initiatives with operations such as capacity expansions, infrastructure initiatives, safety, and other production line throughput improvements efforts
Demonstrated knowledge and application of GAAP
Exceptional computer skills (Microsoft Office). Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Solid work ethic with a high level of energy and integrity
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills and ability to clearly articulate complex information to others
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Strong negotiation skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines and be well organized; adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements
Strong business acumen, with the ability to align initiatives with organizational objectives and drive innovation and transformation
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting major required
Preferred
Microsoft D365/DAX knowledge preferred but not required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) strongly preferred
Benefits
Weekly Pay
Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Medical & Dependent Care or Health Savings Account (HSA) Options
Company-Paid Life Insurance + Additional Voluntary Options
401(k) Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Contribution (after 1 year)
Fitness Benefits - Onsite Gym (Headquarters) or Membership Reimbursement (other sites)
Paid Time Off & Holidays to support work-life balance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
Financial Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts & Perks (Eagles games, concert tickets, etc.)
Company Social Events & Team Activities
Career Development Opportunities & Internal Growth
Company
Keystone Industries
Keystone Industries is a manufacturer of dental and cosmetic products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Irina Rapoport, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
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