Alfa Laval

FactoryController

$90–115k Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Factory Controller at Alfa Laval. Skills: Factory finance, Financial reporting, Cost variance analysis. Coordinate local factory finance activities. Ensure accuracy of financial reporting”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting, finance and administration, Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

Nice to Have

2-3 years in a manufacturing environment, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting experience, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance a plus

What You'll Do.

Coordinate local factory finance activities

Ensure accuracy of financial reporting

Ensure balance sheet valuation

Ensure product cost accuracy

Support line management in analysis

Support line management in decision-making

Ensure local compliance with internal Finance policies

Perform Actual vs. Standard Cost Variance Analysis

Manage Standard Costing / Cost rates

Manage variance analysis

Provide ERP software support

Perform monthly Closing Routines

Perform Monthly Reporting

Perform Account Reconciliation

Perform Account Analysis

Maintain proper internal controls

Implement proper internal controls

Responsible for Annual Physical Inventory

Administer Cycle Inventory

Perform Trend Analysis

Perform Variance Analysis

Coordinate Budget Processes

Coordinate Forecast Processes

Review Capital Projects

Perform Post Project supports

Support Production Management Team

Perform analysis of Product Center activities

Support Business Unit reporting

Support Product Group reporting

Coordinate Factory KPI’s Reporting

Perform Monthly Financial Reviews

Perform Quarterly Financial Reviews

Perform Local Financial Systems Implementation

Perform Local Financial Systems Maintenance

Ensure data integrity in ERP

Ensure system integrity in ERP

Ensure data integrity in related software

Ensure system integrity in related software

Experience in customer order processing

Process EDI transactions

Process Domestic shipping

Process International shipping

Process invoicing of new equipment projects

Process invoicing of spare parts

Process other credits

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work collaboratively across departments

Communication Scope

Communicate financial insights

Full Job Description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too. **About the job** As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role coordinating local factory finance activities to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, balance sheet valuation and product cost, on time. You will have the opportunity to support line management in analysis and decision-making needs, KPI / P&L monitoring, both ad hoc and routine, contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization. Currently, this is an On-Site opportunity located in **Newburyport, MA**. **As a part of the team, you will:** * Ensure local compliance with internal Finance policies. * Actual vs. Standard Cost Variance Analysis. * Standard Costing / Cost Roll; rates, standards, variance analysis, and controls. * Provide ERP software support for processes including order entry, invoicing, job costing, inventory control, production purchasing, and production control. * Monthly Closing Routines & Reporting, incl, Journal Entries and Account Reconciliation / Analysis. * Maintains / implements proper internal controls. * Responsible for Annual Physical Inventory / Administration of Cycle Counts; Inventory Trend / Variance Analysis. * Coordinates Budget and Forecast Processes. * Reviews Capital Projects and performs Post Project Audits; supports Fixed Asset review. * Supports Production Management Team * Perform analysis of the Product

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