Purpose

Direct, plan and control the Financial, Cost Accounting and Compliance activities for North Chicago. Overall fiscal management responsibility of the operations and will guide a Inform sites on contractual, financial, and budgetary matters. Provide Support to management in achieving the annual and long -term financial objectives of the business. The position is responsible for the implementation of company internal control policies, systems and procedures.

Responsibilities 

• Planning and Reporting: Direct and manage all the financial activities associated with North Chicago. Key functions include cost accounting, budget preparation, standard cost development, manufacturing variance (direct labor, material and overhead) analysis, inventory reconciliations, forecasting and projections, long range planning, sales, billing, auditing, budgetary control, etc.
• Planning and Reporting:  Accurately monitor and project the sites financial performance. Provide performance measures and interpret results in view of plans and objectives. • Lead and coordinate the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly financial statement, Performance Packages, quarterly schedules and year-end financial information packages. Ascertain and assure proper month closing, Balance Sheet reconciliations and other financial information.
• Planning and Reporting: Responsible for oversee that the outsourced services functions and activities associated with Payroll, Accounts Payable, Project Accounting, Cash Management, Reconciliations and Tax Returns completion are performed in a timely and accurate manner.  Responsible for Internal control including proper Inventory Controls.
• Business Partnering: Take the initiative to identify a broad range of business issues and provide leadership in the decision-making process. Integrate the finance function with business activities to provide value to the customer. Actively participate in managing the business and in establishing its strategic direction.  Advise Management on financial and non-financial activities that impact, complement or improve Business performance. Identify and lead Cost Reductions initiatives.
• Financial Analysis: Organize and structure business information to identify specific risks and opportunities. Apply quantitative and qualitative factors, skills and business experience to arrive at meaningful conclusions and recommendations. Develop innovative alternatives and solutions when issues arise.
• Internal Controls:  Maintain a strong system of internal accounting controls to ascertain proper segregation of duties, appropriate disbursements of company funds, and safeguarding of all company assets. Develop, implement, review and monitor compliance with company policies, guidelines and procedures, relevant to the finance function.  Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with record retention policies and schedules.
• Supervise all the department employees and ascertain adherence to Human Resources policies and regulations, including development of department and individual goals and activities, performance evaluations, training and coaching. Provide our people proper trainings in managerial technical and interpersonal skills relevant to the professional development and financial support changes. Ensure staff takes a broader view of accounting and finance as a supporting element to business strategy