Controller

Summary As a Controller for two business units, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations for ALIGN Precision’s two Arizona locations (Chandler and Tempe). This includes maintaining financial controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the organization's objectives. You will have two direct reports and collaborate closely with the corporate finance team, local management, and various departments to drive financial efficiency and transparency. Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Financial Oversight: · Supervise and manage the day-to-day financial operations at the business units including the activities of direct reports. · Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods. · Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements and reports. 2. Compliance and Risk Management: · Ensure compliance with local and regional financial regulations and reporting requirements. · Implement and maintain internal controls to mitigate financial risks. · Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits. 3. Budgeting and Forecasting: · Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for both business units. · Provide insightful analysis of variances and trends to support decision-making. 4. Financial Planning and Analysis: · Partner with business units to develop and analyze key financial metrics. · Prepare financial models and scenarios to support strategic initiatives. 5. Team Leadership and Development: · Supervise and mentor a team of finance professionals. · Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the finance team. 6. Communication and Collaboration: · Communicate financial results and insights to local management and corporate leadership. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial initiatives and process improvements. Competencies · Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction. · Planning/Organizing -Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently. • Excellent attention to detail • Able to work with a diverse group of people QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA designation preferred. · Proven experience in financial leadership roles. · Several years of experience in manufacturing environment. · Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards. · Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. · Effective communication and interpersonal skills. · Proficiency in financial software, MS Office, and ERP systems. · Leadership and team management experience Education and/or Experience • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Must have 5 years of related work experience Language Skills · Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Reasoning Ability · Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills • Microsoft Suite knowledge and abilities • Proficiency in spreadsheet packages (Excel). Physical Demands · While performing the duties of this job, continuous mental and visual attention is needed. The ability to walk, stand, sit, talk and hear is frequently required. The ability to operate a computer is required. Lifting up to 20 pounds is occasionally required Work Environment · Work is typically performed in an office environment, where ambient temperatures, lighting and typical office equipment are found. Occasional exposure to manufacturing areas where temperature may vary and personal protective equipment is required. Additional Notes ALIGN PRECISION is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ALIGN PRECISION are employed on an at-will basis. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or Job Type: Full-time Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift Application Question(s): • What are your salary requirements for this position? • Have you been a Controller for 2 or more elite Manufacturing site previously (please explain)? • Do you personally have extensive experience with Manufacturing Cost Accounting, Month-End Close, Auditing, GAAP, and General Ledger (please list)? Work Location: In person