CAREERS

Corporate Accounting Manager/Controller

United States

Ashworth, a global company, is the only conveyor belt company that manufactures and services both metal and plastic belting for straight running, turn-curve, lo-tension, and self-stacking spirals—offering customers the best solution for their specific requirements. Celebrating over 75 years of revolutionizing the future of conveyor belts, Ashworth continues to lead the market with the most conveyor belt patents in the food processing, can making, and material handling industries.

Position Title:

Corporate Accounting Manager/Controller

Department:

Corporate

Job Status:

Full-Time

Reports To:

VP Finance

FLSA Status:

Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

This position, located in Fall River, Massachusetts, reports to the Vice President Finance and directs the daily financial activities of the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This is a hands-on role which also has supervisory responsibility for the accounting function.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Functions Statement:

Oversees the month-end close process, prepares financial statements and supporting schedules, and reconciles general ledger accounts.
Prepares timely reports for management which appraise, summarize, and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of revenue, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
Establishes and maintains internal control systems and standard operating procedures to ensure adequate control, safeguarding of company assets, and compliance with laws.
Oversees the cost accounting and customer credit/collection functions.
Analyzes departmental spending vs. budget and advises managers of favorable or unfavorable business trends.
Directs and coordinates the annual budget process and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification.
Leads the annual audit process and serves as main point of contact for external auditors.
Maintains compliance with required bank covenants.
Coordinates insurance coverage for the corporation’s property and casualty program.
Manages the company’s travel and expense policies.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by management.

Competency Statement:

The successful candidate should have the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, possess problem solving skills, maintain high attention to detail, apply sound judgement, and maintain sensitivity and confidentiality.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Experience:

7+ years of progressive financial management experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
Familiarity operating in a multi-company environment is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with ERP systems is required, preferably Epicor.
Proven collaboration across all functional areas and with all levels of an organization.

Other Requirements:

Must be available and willing to work outside normal business hours when necessary.
Some travel required to other domestic company locations.
Possess a continuous improvement mindset.
Organization skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel abilities
Proven customer service skills, including effective communication to resolve complex issues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

**Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Ashworth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.