Controller

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Professional development and management of team members within Controlling department inclusive of accounting.
• Responsible for RAPA LP budgeting – budget planning, budget compliance and control of cost center budgets. Facilitates understanding of budget and analysis of budget gaps with the broader RAPA LP team.
• Forecasting and Preparation of financial evaluations and planning such as liquidity, loan and repayment plans and reconciliation of various accounts, especially banks.
• Planning and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, communication with auditors and financial partners.
• Maintaining Accounting System– ensuring robust and efficient processes, monitoring of all incoming and outgoing payments, including cash.
• Analyzes actual costs vs. standard cost and prepares periodic reporting comparing standard costs to actual production costs. (Target to Actual comparison).
• Creation of product and project calculations as well as cost breakdowns in alignment with RAPA Group Headquarters.
• Supports RAPA in analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, labor, manufacturing methods, or services provided, to determine effects on costs.
• Records cost information for use in controlling expenditures.
• Processing and support of all insurance.
• Drives improvement to KPI system in the form of the balanced scorecard.
• Support RAPA Group as needed with financial analysis and all tasks above.
• Close coordination with RAPA Group Headquarters to ensure alignment on financial tools and strategic planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years controlling and/or cost accounting experience and demonstrated understanding of general accounting knowledge in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of standard accounting policies, procedures and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with ProAlpha a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of German language and experience working with German companies a plus.
• Willing to travel internationally.

What we offer

• Competitive Salaries | Salary based on experience.
• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Employer Health Plan: Platinum Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• 401k retirement account with a 6% Match
• A Healthy work/life balance with 10 Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Flexible working hours
• A clean, climate controlled, drug free workplace
• Equal Opportunity
• Career development, opportunity for further growth and progression

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

RAPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Alabama Drug Free Workplace.