Internal Control Manager
Position Description
Waupaca, WI
Company Description:Our client, Waupaca Foundry is a world leader in Grey, Ductile, and Compacted Graphite castings made in the green sand process with vertically parted molding machines. Certified TS-16949, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001, they strive to achieve the highest levels of safety and quality.
Headquartered in Waupaca, WI, Waupaca Foundry employs approx 3,500 people and operates six plants located in WI, IN and TN. With revenue nearing $2 Billion, they serve the Automotive, Agriculture, Heavy Truck, Construction, Material Handling, Hydraulics, Power Tools, Power Transmission and Off-Highway markets. As the largest independent iron foundry in the world, Waupaca Foundry offers a variety of opportunities, a commitment to the professional development of its employees, and an outstanding retirement and benefit program.
Position Summary:
Reports financial status by preparing and analyzing financial plans, forecasts and reports. Works across the organization with functional leaders to identify and implement solutions that improve internal controls.
What Makes this a Great Opportunity:
· Significant opportunity for organization-wide visibility in this role, potential growth and upward mobility
· Waupaca Foundry has a strong reputation as an industry leader and preferred employer – very high employee retention and longevity rates
· Exceptional benefits package and necessary travel to other Waupaca sites via company plane
Essential Responsibilities:
· Collect, analyze and disseminate accurate financial reports with variance explanations to senior management and owners
· Provide leadership team with financial insight regarding acquisitions and strategic investment projects
· Assist in developing an internal controls program and approach
· Identify, prioritize and lead internal control projects throughout organization
· Conduct reviews of internal control project reports, work papers, and make necessary recommendations to management
· Follow-up on recommendations to ensure implementation is complete
· Plan and lead meetings with management and other stakeholders during internal control reviews
· Coordinate insurance programs and provide management with tools to identify and assess risk
· Maintain knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, internal control and specific industry-related practices
Travel Responsibilities:
· Less than 10% travel to other Waupaca Foundry locations
Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
· Minimum 3 years of experience in either a public accounting audit function or an internal audit role for publicly-held company
· Prior experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and management reporting required
· Ability to understand processes and internal controls and the ability to assess the adequacy of their design, identify weaknesses, and recommend improvements.
· Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Excellent organizational and project management skills
· Ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment
Preferred, but Not Required:
· CPA and/or MBA
· Manufacturing industry experience
· SAP experience
Compensation & Benefits:
· Market competitive salary plus performance-based bonus
· Exceptional Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Pension, and Paid Time Off
· Relocation package is available for qualified candidates
The Novo Group is an equal opportunity employer and recruitment services provider and does not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or candidate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law.
Novo Job Number: MW01051D
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For Further Information Contact:Cheryl Farnsworth
Recruiting Consultant
414-687-8883