Branch Controller at Summit Truck Bodies – Wathena, Kansas

Summit Truck Equipment is looking for a new Controller to join our talented team of professionals who have a focus on continuous improvement. Our ideal candidate will be someone who is invested in developing their team through delegations, professional development plans, and rolling up their sleeves to support the team. The Controller will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and improving processes to ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial records. In this role, you will be supporting the Manufacturing, Sales, and Administrative teams. If this sounds like it aligns with what you are looking for in your next opportunity, we would love to talk to you!

WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
• HSA and/or FSA.
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program.

This position is 100% onsite at our manufacturing location in Wathena KS. Travel required 5-10% of time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Leadership: Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the accounting department, guiding the team in achieving financial goals and objectives.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards including bank covenants, governmental regulations, licensing, etc.
• Audit: Implement policies and procedures to comply with changing regulations, coordinate and manage external audits, and provide necessary documentation and responses to auditors.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Team Management: Recruit, train, and manage a team fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous development.
• Client Relations: Collaborate with the sales and production teams to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction.
• Strategic Partnerships: Maintain relationships with various service providers to optimize operational efficiencies. This position will identify key performance measures and work with internal teams and external vendors to drive process improvements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner.
• Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Hands-on experience with financial reports.
• 10+ years of experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Netsuite preferred
• Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills.
• Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.

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