Controller

LDV, Inc. is the world leader in the manufacture of custom specialty vehicles, located in Burlington, Wisconsin. We build state-of-the-art, 45-foot mobile command centers with satellite communications, SWAT and tactical vehicles, real life CSI trucks, Snap-on® tool trucks and more.  This is a rare opportunity to join our team! 

We are seeking a full-time Controller to direct the organization’s financial planning and accounting practices by performing duties personally or through the Accounting Department staff. The Controller is the senior financial person in the organization, reporting to the General Manager but also supported by a group level CFO. The Controller also is a key member of the leadership of the company. 

We offer health, dental, vision, life, short term disability, vacation, holidays, 401(k), and much more! Details can be found at www.ldvjobs.com 

Objectives of this role

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to other senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting financial information
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other projects and duties may be assigned

• Manage and update, when necessary, the internal control environment for all aspects of the organization while implementing consistent accounting policies.
• Oversee and provide support to the accounting and finance staff.
• Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial results to the senior leadership team
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local filing requirements.
• Coordinate external audit activity.
• Support the organization’s workers’ compensation, employee benefits and other insurance activities.
• Manage and review payroll.
• Identify, develop and monitor KPIs.
• Analyze financial results and company processes to identify cost saving opportunities.
• Manage treasury functions.
• Participate in contract reviews.
• Participate in the oversight of the company’s ERP system.
• Work with controller from sister company and Group Level CFO to establish consistent accounting policies and procedures.

Candidates should have these qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from a four-year college or university plus five years of related accounting experience
• Five or more years of supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite, expert in MS Excel. 
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy is required. Strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.