Controller at Belt Power LLC – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Company Overview:

Belt Power LLC is a full service distributor and fabricator specializing in the fulfillment of conveyor system requirements for the processing, manufacturing, and material handling industry. We place an emphasis on providing quality, value added components; as well as local service capabilities to support our customers’ needs. Our product line ranges from all types of conveyor belting, conveying equipment and components, belting accessories, hose and fitting products, plastics, gasket, and power transmission products.

Job Summary:

Manage finance and accounting departments providing information about all company activities that will assist management, its shareholders, and other users in making educated economic decisions about the company’s future.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Values personal integrity and maintains high ethical standards.
• Adapts to change in a fast-paced private equity environment.
• BA / BS in Business with an emphasis in accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
• Ability for occasional travel to support acquisitions.
• Ten years or more of related experience required.
• Must have strong experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.

Desired Characteristics:

• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and exactness is extremely important in this position.
• Ability to manager stress and high-pressure situations.
• Reliability, integrity, accuracy, teamwork, positive attitude, organized, intelligent, proactive, and adaptable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills are necessary due to the demands of the position.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds and will require manual dexterity and strength in arms.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This a full-time position in the office. Typical workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Occasional overnight travel, overtime hours, and weekend work may be required.