Corporate Controller

Description

Job title: Corporate Controller

Reports to: President

Position Type: Exempt

About Lumitex

Join us as we strive to become THE global leader in medical device lighting and Improve Life with Light! For nearly 40 years, Lumitex has been at the forefront of revolutionizing medical lighting solutions. We collaborate with our customers to integrate light into applications or leverage light for the treatment or prevention of specific medical conditions. We assist them in overcoming their most complex lighting challenges, delivering customized solutions, and establishing ourselves as their trusted lighting experts. 

We believe that ideas can change the world, and our customers should not be bound by technical limitations. Our comprehensive range of services, including product development, engineering expertise, and lighting system production, combine to optimize light and improve the standard of patient care. 

Life at Lumitex begins with our Mission to Improve Life with Light! This guiding mission shapes our daily work, inspiring collaboration, fostering innovation, and ultimately making the world a brighter place. We are currently seeking a Corporate Controller to join our team and play a pivotal role in our journey. Come grow with us and light your own path! 

Job purpose

Responsible for overseeing and administering Company's accounting system to assure that all financial reporting, policies, and procedures comply with GAAP and applicable laws and regulations. Establish and maintain internal controls to support the financial infrastructure.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end and year-end financial close processes. Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage the timely and accurate preparation of a monthly reporting package; monitor, analyze, and prepare manufacturing variance analysis on monthly financial and operating results vs. budget and forecasts; and identify trends & improvement opportunities. Present financial reporting and potential risk areas to Senior Leadership
• Ensure accuracy of consolidated & entity-level general ledger accounts by performing account reconciliations and analysis.
• Safeguard assets and ensure timely recording of transactions through a system of processes and controls within the department & across departments
• Handle global consolidations and taxes. Ensure proper invoicing, payments, and other transactions with our international operations occur smoothly, timely, & accurately.
• Ensure accounting procedures are aligned with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and that all local, state & federal financial reporting requirements are met.
• Oversee audit preparation & processes within the accounting team. Coordinate with external auditors.
• Assist in developing annual budgets and financial projections. Prepare ad hoc analyses and assist in completing special projects.
• Align accounting reports with business strategy to provide the insight and visibility necessary to affect positive change.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial requirements by being knowledgeable of existing and new legislation and communicating with external auditors.
• Recommend business practice and financial system improvements to enhance accounting, financial controls & performance.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range accounting department goals, objectives, policies, & operating procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting & 5-10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience for a manufacturing company or division of a large corporation
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting
• Certified Management Accountant or Certified Public Accountant designation is a plus
• Able to formulate accounting policy & procedures
• Experience with international accounting, international tax, and working in a global environment is a plus
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting, as well as working proactively with stakeholders to make strategic business decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software; Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with Macola ERP or similar ERP system
• Previous experience working with foreign entities is a plus
• Proven organizational skills; proactive & process driven

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based, with potential for hybrid work up to 2 days per week.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Ability to work at a desk for prolonged periods, utilizing a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Communication: Must effectively communicate financial information both verbally and in writing.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands for typing and handling documents.
• Lifting: Occasionally required to lift and carry items such as files or boxes, up to 20 pounds.

Direct reports

Senior Accountant 

AP Specialist