Peter-Lacke USA Looking for Finance Director at Troy, MI, United States Full Time

Job Description

Peter-Lacke USA is seeking a highly-motivated, experienced individual to to serve as Finance Director for our paints & coatings manufacturing facilities in Troy, Michigan and Vista, California.Peter-Lacke USA is the first U.S. subsidiary of Peter-Lacke GmbH, an international leader of advanced paint systems based in Hiddenhausen, Germany, developing and producing state-of-the art paint systems for substrates such as plastic, glass, wood, and metal for leading companies from the automotive, household appliances and electronics industries for 115 years. For more information on our company, please visit us at www.peter-lacke.com.The Finance Director is responsible for managing and maintaining the finance and purchasing functions for both the MI & CA divisions of Peter-Lacke USA. As a senior member of our management team, this role reports directly to the local Chief Operating Officer, with a dual reporting structure to the corporate CFO with Peter-Lacke GmbH. Responsibilities include providing financial insights and projections to the finance and operations team and general finance, accounting and purchasing oversight. This senior-level role has 1-2 direct reports. This hands-on role handles a multitude of responsibilities ranging from ordinary high-level financial reporting to filing and other routine office tasks.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe primary duties and responsibilities of this position are outlined below. This list should not be considered all-inclusive. Other tasks may be assigned by the manager for this position as needed.

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements and consolidated statements, as required for both our lenders and shareholders, using General Accepted Accounting Procedures

• Manage and review all general ledger transactions, including accounts receivable and accounts payable functions

• Review and approve check runs, including ACH payments and check-signing

• Responsible for setting, monitoring, and enforcing company accounting policies

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, including but not limited to, inventory/COGS, payroll, accruals, depreciation and prepaids

• Maintenance of fixed assets and depreciation in Sage Fixed Asset software

• Develop accurate annual 3-year forecasts/budgets, including projections for capital expenditures, personnel costs, and profit and loss projections

• Prepare various ad hoc reports, analyses, pivot tables and KPI reports

• Identify initiatives to improve processes and profitability
• Oversight of business enterprise software/MRP and accounting software to insure daily operational functions perform as designed and/or planned.
• Supervise and work collaboratively with HR Manager and Purchasing Manager
• Lead efficient CPA audits and ensure accounting practices and reporting meet company and corporate accounting policy
• Perform additional duties required to support the growth and interests of the organization
• Provide support on general technical needs, including act as key liaison between corporate IT department and employees as needed, purchase computers, monitors and other IT and office equipment. When possible, assist with troubleshooting and repairing minor office equipment issues
• Maintain employee electronic key card and entry system; maintain holidays and employee access schedules in WinDSX software Maintain banking relationships, provide quarterly and annual financial reports and covenants, as required by banks
• Orchestrate and negotiate company-owned vehicles, purchases, and leases

• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, or annual commission, bonus, and royalty calculations

• Maintain close collaboration with senior management and corporate controlling team on finances, areas of concerns and other projects, as needed. Prepare and present financial and other reports in meetings as requested
• Oversee company credit card expenditures and expense reports, ensuring company guidelines and policies are met
• Training grant and other grants administration
• Monthly inter-company/subsidiary cross-checks of transactions, income statement & balance sheet balances

• State, local and government census forms
• Annual sales tax and property tax statements
• Filing, distributing mail, electronic bank deposits
• Maintain employee access fobs, holiday schedules and monitoring of the WinDSX facility electronic entry software

• Petty cash

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Accounting or Finance preferred. A combination of education and experience in finance or accounting may be considered.
• 10 years’ finance and accounting experience within manufacturing industry is required
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience
• Advanced Excel skills and experience various MRP/ERP and accounting systems. QuickBooks and SAP experience a plus
• Exceptional analytical, analysis and financial modeling skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively present information to top management
• Initiative, strong work ethic, teamwork, and professional demeanor
• Ability to lead by example
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with strong organization and project management skills

Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Troy, MI 48083: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your desired salary or salary range for this position.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: One location