Controller (Project Management)
TBEI is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Controller to join our leadership team at our Lake Crystal, MN facility. This role is a key strategic partner in managing and improving the financial performance of a heavy equipment manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong financial acumen, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to driving business results through financial insight and operational collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Oversight of local accounting functions, analyses of financial data, maintenance of supporting documentation, and preparation of financial reporting requirements in accordance with GAAP;
- Leading month end financial close process including but not limited to the preparation or review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations;
- Manage fixed assets and capital documentation to ensure compliance with company policies;
- Preparation and effective communication of data which summarizes and forecasts company business activity and position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present and expected operations, including the budgeting process, supporting documentation and justification;
- Active engagement with management to drive improvements in operational performance, including identification of opportunities, development of strategies and tactics, support and monitoring of cost savings or process improvement initiatives;
- Ensure documentation and procedures are in accordance with standard Company policies, including SOX documentation;
- Leadership of weekly and monthly performance meetings with management to effectively communicate current operating performance using key metrics, pipeline (future planned) spending, cost savings initiatives, process improvements, and estimates of monthly results;
- Refinement and development of key performance metrics, including effective communication of performance and countermeasures, challenging the status quo, as applicable;
- Coordination and preparation for internal and external audits of company accounts, ensuring integrity of financial information;
- Ensure accuracy of cost accounting methods
- Assistance with and participation in continuous improvement events;
- Training and coaching other leaders to ensure consistent understanding of financial and operational performance basics;
- Compliance with and up-to-date knowledge of all industry-applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements including management of the adherence process(es), including preparation or supervision of preparation of any regulatory reporting requirements, and communication of any changes and/or updates to management;
- Key contact with state and local representatives regarding personal property tax assessments and any state/local income and sales taxes;
- Key and contributing member of consolidated group's finance team
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent, CPA or CMA preferred;
- Five (5) or more years of progressive manufacturing accounting experience in a standard costing environment;
- Excellent communication and management skills with the ability to lead a team to achieve site and business demands;
- Ability to identify and address discrepancies, to continuously question and evaluate systems, processes and procedures for the most efficient uses. Ability to define and set a direction or solution along with the identification of performance issues.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, business software and PC literacy, must be extremely proficient in Microsoft Office;
- Ability to understand and work well with other areas and all levels to meet company goals, to understand protocol when interacting with management while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality;
- Ability to establish and meet deadlines and work without supervision, to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables;
- Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements;
- Proactive and positive attitude
Additional Job Information:
- Wage Expectations: $110,000- $140,000
- Pay: This is a non-exempt, salary position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis
- Typical Schedule: M-F
- Location: On Site – 52182 Ember Road, Lake Crystal MN 56055
- Travel: Very minimal to none
Benefits:
Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following their hire date for:
-
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA
-
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PTO / Holidays
- Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
- Company Paid Short-term disability (STD) & Long-term disability (LTD)
Employees are eligible for the following benefits as of their first day of employment:
-
- 401(k) with partial company match
- 100% vested immediately.
About us:
Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) a Subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of dump bodies and trailers, landscape bodies, platforms, hoists, and truck and trailer equipment and accessories. We are a publicly-owned corporation which highlights:
- 1,000+ distributors and dealers, across North America
- 11 major brands
- Industry-leading technology, management team, and performance
- High quality products including military-spec dump bodies for the US Armed Forces
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 507-508-9136. All other applications must be submitted online.
Experience
Required- 5 - 10 years: Five (5) or more years of progressive manufacturing accounting experience in a standard costing environment
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Accounting
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
