Controller

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Viking Masek Packaging Technologies designs and manufactures automated flexible packaging machinery, including vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS), premade pouch, stick pack, and flow wrapping systems. Their solutions serve industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and non-food consumer goods, helping businesses efficiently package products with precision and speed. With a focus on innovation and integration, Viking Masek provides complete packaging automation solutions, including secondary packaging and robotics, to optimize production lines worldwide.

The position of Controller presents a challenging and rewarding application of learned accounting skills. Large equipment contracts are processed with deposit billings and payments, and profit is calculated with the percentage of completion accounting. The position of Controller requires a high degree of accuracy and intuitive thought processes.

Cashflow Reporting & Projections

• Inspire and develop high-performing teams through clear vision, accountability, and leading by example.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement by driving innovation, establishing scalable processes, and leveraging systems and visual KPIs to manage performance.
• Communicate with clarity and consistency; cascade key company messages to ensure alignment, engagement, and buy-in at all levels.
• Lead with integrity and resilience, especially through change, while upholding Viking Masek’s values and performance expectations.
• Actively advocate for company direction and decisions.
• Advanced Financial Reporting: Develop an advanced understanding of Viking Masek financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Month End Duties: Complete all duties assigned as part of accounting playbook by the respective workday for timely month end reporting.
• Variance Analysis: Provide explanations for variances to budget and EAC (estimated at completion) to mitigate recurrence of issues. Assist with transactions to correct any variances if applicable.
• Account Reconciliation: Provide detailed account reconciliation backup for various accounts responsible for ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Account Reconciliation: Review team-prepared account reconciliations and approve them by validating supporting documentation and confirming alignment with the general ledger.
• Inventory Management: Ensure inventory is maintained accurately and reflect true financial position by conducting regular audits and reconciliations.

KRA #4 – Cashflow Reporting and Projections

• Cashflow forecasting: Provide short and long-term cashflow forecasts and ensure accuracy by performing regular audits against actuals.
• Aging Escalation & Reporting: Complete weekly report of status on outstanding payments including any updates on accounts previously escalated per standard process.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance project reporting accuracy and efficiency through process improvements. Regularly review procedures and tools to meet business needs and industry standards. Encourage team members to suggest and adopt best practices.
• Ad Hoc Requests: Handle other ad hoc requests or reporting as needed to support the accounting leadership group.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a project-based environment. Two or more years of managerial experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP (Epicor preferred) or financial software and tools (e.g., MS Excel, PowerPoint, accounting software).
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently in a deadline-sensitive, fast-paced environment. Strong relationship management and influencing skills.

Preferred:

• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) is highly desirable.

• SERVICE: Serving our customers, colleagues, and community
• MOTIVATION: Motivated by our story to build your story
• PARTNERSHIP: Listening with curiosity and empathy to build strong relationships
• LEADERSHIP: Confidently transforming your goals into realities
• EXCELLENCE: Committed to delivering our best

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home.