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The Shyft Group Looking for Controller at Waterville, ME Full Time
Job Description
Controller | DuraMag | Waterville, ME
Regular Employee | Salary Exempt
Who we are:
At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.
We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands — Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.
Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road – for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.
With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward – leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
What you’ll do:
The accounting manager/controller will handle high-level accounting, managerial accounting, and oversee the financial activities of the company. As head of the finance department, the controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from financial statement preparation to internal controls compliance. Will report to the Director of Finance and will assist with the development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed.
* Support the company in all its financial reporting and analysis needs.
* Prepare and present financial statements and related reports including but not limited to balance sheet, income statement, cash-flow reports, budgets, and variance analysis.
* Support monthly, quarterly, and annual balancing of books and monthly account reviews.
* Monthly review and approval of all balance sheet account reconciliations.
* Assist in the preparation of internal controls documentation, sales tax reports, and other internal and external reports as required.
* Lead accounts payables and receivables.
* Assist in the development of annual financial plans and monthly forecasts.
* Provide management with a timely review of the organization’s financial status and progress.
* Develop reporting and prepare statistical and written reports for management.
* Monitor receivables to ensure credit risk is mitigated.
* Assist in direct budget preparation, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification for proposed budgets.
* Assist with the development of overhead and labor standards and standard costing.
* Review, evaluate, and implement accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
* Verify all Sarbanes-Oxley and other compliance requirements are implemented.
* Preparation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
* Focus and analysis on backlog reporting and impact on business.
* Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
* Assists with special projects as required.
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What you need to be successful:
* Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
* Minimum of six years of accounting experience, primarily in manufacturing.
* Working knowledge of forecasting and financial reports.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret economic conditions and anticipate the impact on the organization.
* Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific methods.
* Ability to work with all levels of management.
* Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
* Proven leadership and business acumen skills.
* Commitment to excellence and high standards.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Knowledge of QuickBooks is preferred but not required.
* Excellent attendance.
* Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
* Willing to travel as needed.
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Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.
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Stay Healthy: Medical and Rx Plan Health Savings Account Dental and Vision Plan Healthcare Flexible Spending Wellness Plan |
Financial Security: 401 (k) Retirement Savings Short and Long Term Disability Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance |
Work/Life Balance: Educational Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Dependent Care FSA |
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at [email protected].
The Shyft Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, Veteran status or disability.
