What TAPCO has to offer you

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time (starting day one)
• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Employer Match (fully vested on day one)
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Pet, Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee

What you will accomplish as a Divisional Controller at TAPCO:

The Division Controller is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance for the TAPCO division. This role leads month-end and year-end close, oversees key accounting processes, maintains a strong internal control environment, and develops a high-performing accounting team. The Division Controller also drives continuous improvement through automation, analytics, and responsible adoption of AI tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee treasury operations, debt accounting, payroll accounting, and fixed assets.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and balance sheet integrity.
• Analyze financial results and resolve accounting issues.

Tax, Controls & Compliance

• Oversee sales and use tax compliance activities.
• Execute and monitor internal accounting controls.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support external audits.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive remediation and continuous improvement of control processes.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability for direct reports.
• Establish clear expectations and measurable goals.
• Develop team capabilities through cross-training and professional development.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accuracy, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Continuous Improvement & AI Enablement

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes.
• Leverage approved AI tools and automation technologies across the accounting function to improve productivity and reporting quality.
• Train and develop team members on responsible AI usage and validation practices.
• Partner with Finance and IT leadership to enhance accounting systems, workflows, and analytics.
• Establish metrics and dashboards to improve visibility into close performance, reconciliation status, and process efficiency.

Key Measurables

• Month-End Close completed accurately and on schedule.
• Year-End Close completed accurately and on schedule.
• External Audit completed on time with minimal audit adjustments.
• 100% completion of assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• No significant control, compliance, or documentation deficiencies.
• Completion of annual process improvement and AI adoption initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience in manufacturing environments required.
• Experience with software, SaaS, subscription, or ASC 606 revenue recognition preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading close processes, process improvement initiatives, and accounting teams.
• Advanced Excel, ERP, reporting, and financial systems proficiency.
• Curiosity and willingness to leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance accounting operations.

About Us

At TAPCO, we aim to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO!

As an EEO Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.

If any assistance is needed with the application process, please contact TAPCO HR at 800-236-4462