JOB SUMMARY:  Directs the Division’s accounting functions, manages company assets and working capital, and measures division performance to meet or exceed GSF and division objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plans and directs the Divisions’ accounting functions to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and to meet GSF and division performance objectives. (30%)

2. Directs and conducts various special projects and feasibility studies for new products, new customers, or business opportunities to meet corporate strategic objectives. (20%)

3. Oversees periodic financial reporting to ensure timely, accurate, and thorough information for division and corporate management on working capital and capital spending, and to protect company assets. (15%)

4. Develops and disseminates the annual business plan to establish performance objectives and to comply with corporate guidelines. (15%)

5. Directs or performs a variety of financial or accounting activities (budget preparation, sales data, costs, audits, etc.) to meet specific Division operating requirements. (10%)

6. Interacts with Information Services to represent the Division and to collaborate on the implementation of new applications. (10%)

7. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Manages through subordinate supervisors.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards:  profitability and competitive pricing
• Productivity/quality standards:  accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Audit performance
• Employee development
• Budget
• Cost containment
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Customer satisfaction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Graduate degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university.  CPA preferred.

Experience:

3+ years of CONTROLLER experience with full general ledger and management responsibility

8 - 10 years of finance experiencee

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Generally accepted accounting principles (E)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (E)
• Pricing concepts and techniques (E)
• Budgetary concepts and techniques (J)
• Company computer systems (J)

 Skill and ability to:

• Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment
• Analyze and resolve complex problems
• Identify accounting problems or anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents
• Prepare and deliver presentations to management and customers
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed