Controller

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Controller who will report to the VP Finance of Doble Engineering Co. This role is one of the top four direct reports of the VP Finance. The VP Finance is seeking a Controller with the skills, acumen, and social skills to be the next Finance department leader.

The Controller has 4 direct reports, including an assistant controller, accounting manager, two staff accountants.

This role will be based in our Marlborough, MA office reporting to the VP of Finance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Manage accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Revenue Recognition and Consolidated Reporting
• Oversee, manage and assist in posting journal entries, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts, performing month-end closing functions, generating financial and statistical reports
• Oversee accounting staff, provide direction and leadership, and develop, motivate, supervise and train a financial staff of five employees
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, including revenue recognition rules (including multi-element revenue recognition as well as VSOE of that revenue)
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting, including Sales and Use Tax filing
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance Support External/Internal audit – management, direction, communications, review, schedules and analysis
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the annual financial statement audit and audit of internal controls by both external and internal audit teams. Ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables to the audit team, coordinate annual site visits as well as year-round remote audit activities
• Develop, document and oversee processes to support internal controls, and SOX compliance
• Manage and monitor cash accounts, including monthly cash flow projections, cash account reconciliations and foreign currency cash transactions
• Oversee, manage and monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, ensure timely billing and process of invoices and payments, monthly reconciliations of A/P in a coordinated effort with divisions/departments and other vendors/suppliers
• Support and manage the payroll function including accounting for labor distribution as well as all payroll coordination and communication with Human Resources
• Make recommendations and initiate change to improve the speed and accuracy of financial reporting
• Work with the VP Finance and Director of Finance to develop KPIs for finance and other functions within Doble
• Be a hands-on person with passion for analysis; communicate clear and concise findings to business leaders
• Be a resource to the VP Finance in sending reports to the parent company

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, MBA and CPA desired

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5 plus years Controllership level experience with at least one company with sales greater than $50M. Experience in multiple division, business unit environment of public company
• Expert level skills in Microsoft Excel with demonstrated data base skills. Access experience would be useful. Database Structure – understand tables and data to facilitate & support Query and Reporting tools/development
• Business Workflow – understand key business workflows, provide support and direction both inside and outside the department Track record for implementing ideas for innovation to improve operational efficiency
• Strong sense of ethics and ability to raise issues/concerns in a professional manner and work through difficult topics across functions
• Significant financial/accounting experience focusing on analytical activities
• In depth and hands on experience in the development and maintenance of a fully integrated ERP/MRP system
• Supervisory experience, proven leadership, communication skills both verbal and written and planning and organizational skills required
• A record of fostering collaboration and leading change
• Experience in audit at Accounting Professional Services (Tier I or II) firm is helpful

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (Not Required):

• Worked in division of Fortune 500 Manufacturing or Distribution Company
• Knowledge of or exposure to lean, six sigma or similar experience
• Experience with Navision or similar ERP systems
• Multicurrency/International business experience very helpful

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Exceptional character, honesty, integrity and reliability
• Sets high standard of professionalism
• Treats everyone with the utmost decency and respect
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Drives culture in a very positive way
• Self-motivated
• Employee- and customer-focused
• Engaged management style which balances “hands on” approach with delegation
• Well organized, resourceful and efficient

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use fax machines, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers and customers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Must be capable of lifting 30 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job related skills, as well as relevant education or training experience.

Salary Pay Range Minimum $137,197.99 - Midpoint $171,147.49

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)