Controller

Company: Dexter Magnet Technologies
Location: Torrance
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Job Description:

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Magnetic Component Engineering ("MCE"), a subsidiary of Dexter Magnetic Technologies ("Dexter"), manufactures permanent magnets and magnetic assemblies made to demanding customer specification in the aerospace / defense, semiconductor equipment, medical, and industrial end markets. MCE is based in Torrance, CA and operates one 48,000 square foot facility with 85 employees. For more information on Magnetic Component Engineering, please visit: https://www.mceproducts.com/ Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position Position will assist in directing the fiscal functions of the corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the industry. Candidate needs to be self-starting and work with very little supervision. Candidate must be able analyze financial results and translate them back to the department managers and provide actions to improve the performance of the business. Major Responsibilities - reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Coordinate and assist in directing the monthly close, monthly forecast, annual budget and other investment activities of all or part of the organization.
• Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, accounts payable, payroll and budgeting duties.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Focus on inventory accounting and controls, as well as cost accounting development
• Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets to support the business and satisfy reporting requirements for the family company
• Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
• Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline.
• Optimize strategies to enhance cash position.
• Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the corporation may enter.
• Perform other duties or any other tasks/work duties as assigned from time to time. **Targeted Salary**$140,000-$175,000 depending on experience **Qualifications**
  • A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience and either CPA or CMA certifications.
  • 5-10 years of related experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Must possess financial management, business acumen and the ability to think strategically.
  • Must have the ability to coordinate financial projects with detailed technical content and time constraints.
  • A team player with well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to make positive contributions to the work environment.
  • Excellent oral, written and listening skills required to communicate well with people of all levels, skill sets, and backgrounds
  • Must possess a professional manner to ensure successful communications with co-workers, clients, subcontractors and managers at all levels.
  • Strong sense of ethics and a talent for efficient and creative problem-solving.
  • Possess decision making skills to appropriately handle requests, identify details needed to fill requests and / or get input from others, interpret priorities, balance depth of work and delivery date, determine task list, enlist appropriate resources, initiate work flow process(es), summarize results and communicate results.
  • Respond effectively to changes in workload, schedules and environment.
  • Strong general computing skills such as MS Office ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and an expert knowledge of MS Excel for data manipulation and calculations required
  • Manage time effectively and strive to contain costs and reduce waste.
  • Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills - including ability to appropriately present technical information to all levels of the organization.
  • Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Machines & technologies you'll use:
    • Accounting Software

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