Divisional Controller at Electroswitch

Digitran, a unit of Electro Switch, is currently seeking an experienced Controller in our Rancho Cucamonga, California facility.  Reporting directly to the Vice President, this position performs financial and costing activities for the division, which requires strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and technology skills.  This position is also responsible for the Human Resources function for this business unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:  

Finance and Accounting responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise subordinates in the finance department.
• Develop standard costs for manufacturing.
• Evaluate inventories for obsolete or slow-moving items and establish and maintain reserves for such obsolete or slow-moving items.
• Analyze production costs and recommend changes.
• Prepare monthly financial reports
• Oversee physical inventories (cycle counts, as applicable)
• Review all month-end journal entries
• Assist with budget and forecast preparation and monthly reporting of budget to actual variances.
• Evaluate for sound accounting practice and recommend changes as needed.
• Drive continual improvements in controls, processes and procedures.
• Assist with annual financial audit and outside agency audits.
• Evaluate credit terms for new and existing customers and approve the terms or make recommendations for approval from the VP
• Review biweekly payroll processing.
• Review Customer Contracts from a Financial and DFAR aspect.
• Other projects as requested by the unit VP or VP of Finance.

Human Resources responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Administration and implementation of all phases in human resources including employment, compensation, group benefits, labor relations, training, and recruitment.
• Assures that company employment, safety, personnel, and equal opportunity policies and practices comply with provisions of regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with the VP, Corporate or legal counsel in the disciplinary process leading to possible termination of employees.
• Be knowledgeable of California and Federal human resources and employment laws participating in external seminars and meetings.

EDUCATION/SKILLS LEVEL:

To be eligible for this position candidates must possess a B.S. Degree in accounting.  This individual must have at least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with strong cost accounting and inventory control experience. 

The individual must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written.

Proficiency in analysis of complex variable. Ability to interpret documents such as procedures manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.  Ability to write simple correspondence.

Experience with accounting software system and ERP systems.  Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Must have experience in Human Resources functions, i.e. payroll, employee relations, recruiting, and compensation.

As with all employees this position is responsible to ensure safety controls are understood and maintained at all times including but not limited to his/her immediate domain of responsibility.