Controller-North America

The Controller-North America leads and controls operational accounting, finance, and reporting activities for Kinetico North America. The role operates as a key member of the finance leadership team, acting as a key partner to the North America Business Unit.

Compensation Data: Exempt; Incentive Bonus eligible.

Travel: 5-10%

Location: Corporate Headquarters in Newbury, OH. Preference: onsite with some flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates all accounting operational functions, including mentoring and development of the members of the North America finance team.
• Manages the accumulation and sub-consolidation of all North America financial data necessary for an accurate accounting into consolidated group business results.
• Develops a process and procedure led methodology to foster both robust internal controls and provide opportunity for workflow improvement.
• Supports the Corporate Controller & Assistant Treasurer with end of period group sub-consolidation, cash and working capital management, and material into consolidated financial statements.
• Collaborates with other key members of the finance leadership team.
• Provides monthly, quarterly, and annual (for actual reported results, forecast and budget) operating statements to business team leaders, creating points of insight and providing clarity in support of decision-making.
• Manages credit control, balancing good stewardship of receivables to customer management needs, providing periodic credit plans for key customers. Works on credit management policies.
• Manages inventory and cost accounting, creating improvement to decision making with activity-based costing into standard costing methodology.
• Creates team development for sustaining function, embracing change, problem solving and leverage AI and automated workflows.
  
  

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business discipline.
• Recognized global accounting qualification, CPA or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in a mid to senior level accounting role, operating as a Controller, Finance Manager or Director.
• 3+ years working in a multi-location, multi-geographic business, ideally in a manufacturing and distribution group.
  
  

Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP reporting, and experience of working in a group environment preferred.
• Experience within credit, taxation, cost accounting/inventory needed.
• Self-starter with an ability to manage through others, with strong work ethic and a commitment to consistently deliver to reporting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and people skills with a strong commitment to team environments.
• Analytical ability to assess and resolve technical problems, with demonstrated problem solving experience, and a transforming view.
• Operates well under pressure and tight time limits, with ability to prioritize.
  
  

Why Join Kinetico

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage
• Employer Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Contribution Matching Program
• Employer Funded Defined Contribution Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Community Service Volunteer Time-off Benefit
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program
  
  

Our Commitment And Difference

Founded in 1970, Kinetico pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. In the years since, we have grown into a global company of independent Kinetico water experts and international distributors serving more than 100 countries. We offer complete water systems that deliver only the highest quality water for general use and drinking. We back every piece of our equipment with industry-leading warranties. Our approach reflects our deep commitment to preserving and conserving fresh water, one of our planet's most precious and endangered natural resources.

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