Corporate Controller

If interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to the Career Opportunities section of the Alamo Group website; found at https://www.alamo-group.com/career-opportunities.

The Corporate Controller is a critical position responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's financial accounting, reporting, and payroll functions with a strong focus on public company compliance. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, adherence to regulatory requirements, and efficient payroll operations. With direct oversight of the Director of Financial Accounting, Director of Operational Accounting, and the Director of Payroll, the Corporate Controller drives financial reporting excellence, implements best-in-class controls, and supports the company's strategic goals within the complexities of a global public company environment.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Public Company Financial Reporting

• Oversees the company's accounting activities including the close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting under US GAAP
• Oversees or participates in the preparation and filing of all SEC reports ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Partners with investor relations department to ensure financial information aligns with external communications and investor expectations
• Maintains current knowledge of SEC and FASB regulations and provides guidance on the impact of new accounting standards and disclosure requirements
• Educates and mentors the finance team on new regulations, analyzes and communicates the impact of new accounting standards, and collaborates with the leadership team to ensure timely and accurate application of any new rules and regulations

Financial Accounting and Controls

• Oversees all aspects of financial accounting operations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP or other statutory reporting, and the accuracy of all financial records
• Leads the monthly, quarterly, and annual global close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met with high-quality financial results
• Ensures timely preparation of monthly cost accounting and gross margin variance analysis and commentary
• Manages and enhances internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), ensuring robust SOX compliance and safeguarding company assets
• Works effectively with all levels of the organization to become an internal expert on the organization's cost, revenue, and operational drivers

Technical Accounting Matters

• Serves as the company's subject matter expert on complex accounting topics, providing guidance and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and statutory accounting principles
• Handles accounting for business combinations, including purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment testing, and intangible asset valuation
• Supervises consolidation accounting, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and non-controlling interests
• Oversees equity accounting, including EPS calculations, share repurchase programs, and equity issuance
• Monitors and advises on changes to accounting standards, leading the implementation of updates, including disclosures and process adjustments

Process Improvement and Systems Management

• Embraces and drives continuous improvement initiatives across accounting and payroll functions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
• Leads or supports ERP and other systems implementations or upgrades, ensuring integration with the company's financial processes
• Partners with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless financial operations and compliance

Payroll Administration

• Oversees the payroll administration to ensure it is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Ensures payroll-related reporting, taxation, and employee benefit deductions are managed with precision
• Evaluates and optimize payroll systems to enhance efficiency and scalability

Team Leadership and Development

• Mentors, develops, and manages the team, cultivating a high-performance culture
• Fosters collaboration to streamline operations and improve overall team efficiency
• Champions professional growth, training, and succession planning within the finance organization

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to provide accurate financial data and analysis
• Serves as the primary point of contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies regarding financial reporting matters

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of external financial reporting, including regulatory, SEC reporting and Sarbanes Oxley provisions, as well as dealing with financial and investment communities.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources
• Demonstrated knowledge and foundation in areas of mergers and acquisitions - planning, assessment, execution and integration - both domestic and international
• Knowledge of sound business and accounting/control practices of integrated ERP systems; Oracle JDE 9.2 experience is not required but would be preferred.
• Able to build and foster effective business relationships with directors, stakeholders, executives, and other internal and external customers/clients
• Able to effectively communicate and influence sound conclusions or approaches and transfer knowledge to others.
• Adept at the leadership and management of change with the ability to diagnose and solve problems, articulate a plan, and implement solutions
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy, attention to detail, and strategic decision-making.
• Able to work irregular and/or extended hours including weekends and holidays as needed
• Able to travel overnight frequently and occasionally on short notice; travel approximately 10%
• Excellent skills in comprehensive strategic planning
• Proven leadership skills such as motivation and mentoring

Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group's Core Leadership Competencies:

• Leading Change / Change Management: Ability to drive improvement of team, division, and corporate goals and objectives through people. Ability to balance change and continually strive to improve business performance.
• Leading People / Teamwork: Ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employees' potential and foster high ethical standards in meeting the team, division, and corporate objectives.
• Communication: Ability to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally. The ability to develop internal and external networks and identify the issues that impact the work of the organization.
• Business Acumen: Understands and interprets business financials and metrics and utilizes latest business strategies. Focuses on outcomes and creates opportunities for success. Acquires and utilizes human, financial, material and information resources effectively.
• Results Driven: Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and the implementation and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and program; stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

• CPA certification required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Masters in Accountancy or MBA highly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance and financial management leading to position as a senior accounting or financial executive.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Accounting Director or similar role in a publicly traded manufacturing company required.
• Substantial experience of both domestic and international operations preferred.
• Prior ERP transformation experience preferred.