Plant Controller

About us:

Extang, a Truck Hero company, is the number one selling truck bed cover brand in North America. Extang was first to introduce many of the styles and features evident in the truck bed cover market today. Since 1982, Extang continues to lead the industry with innovation, quality products, our Maximum Strength warranties and the best customer support. Every product we offer is built with pride in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

This position will be responsible for the primary accounting duties and have financial oversight of Extang, a $200 million wholly owned subsidiary of Truck Hero, Inc. The Controller will be responsible for preparing and publishing financial and operational packages which monitor, control, and report financial activities and status. The Controller will also manage the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting to ensure Truck Hero achieves its overall financial objectives. This role will be responsible for the talent management and talent acquisition of the accounting function at Extang.

Position Requirements:

• Ensure financials are in accordance with US GAAP and Truck Hero Accounting Policies and that they are applied consistently.
• Ensure standard costs for material, labor, and overhead are accurately stated. Perform standard cost variance analysis and identify areas for improved costing accuracy. Ensure annual standard cost rolls are performed in accordance with Truck Hero policies and procedures and that the impact is accounted for accurately and consistently.
• Work closely with local operations and sales brand leaders on business performance and metrics, such as ROI, efficiencies, and overhead, as well as cost benefit analyses.
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide sound and insightful business advice to management for decision making purposes. Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, SG&A and capital expenditures to look for anomalies and /or savings opportunities.
• Responsible for preparation and reporting of monthly close, forecasts and the annual budget; including reviewing and challenging budget and forecast proposals, and assumptions. Ensure all accounts are reconciled monthly and that proper supporting documentation exists.
• Review all subjective accrual calculations and capitalization calculations for completeness and accuracy. Stay abreast of the business environment to ensure proper accounting for any new or unusual transactions or accrual opportunities.
• Prepare and present financial performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Lead and manage the calculation and reporting of cost savings for continuous improvement projects.
• Support the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley and ensure that Extang is maintaining the appropriate control environment. Identify and implement opportunities for control improvements.
• Establish annual department and individual goals, manage employee performance, and develop accounting team members.
• Prepare and provide financial information to internal and external auditors.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in finance or accounting including 3+ year in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment required

Pay and Benefits:

• Truck Hero offers competitive pay with annual adjustments based on performance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance
• A matched 401k savings program to plan and save for your retirement
• Paid vacation and time off to ensure time with your family and a work/life balance
• Discounts on great Truck Hero products for you, your family, and friends

What’s next?

• Please take a moment to provide us your resume and/or complete our online application. You will quickly receive an acknowledgment that you applied, and we will follow up with you again shortly.
• Check us out at www.truck-hero.com www.extang.com