Controller

**THE POSITION**:
Our client is a publicly traded world-class provider of specialty medical devices for a range of procedures in critical care and surgery with global operations in over 40 countries. As a result of growth they seek a Controller to lead all the finance and accounting functions in its large manufacturing facility in Tecate, Mexico. The Controller will drive the development of people, new ideas, and processes within finance and operations. Lead local Finance Department efficiently in a dynamic product environment. The individual must be capable of effectively managing the operational finance, general accounting, fiscal, and business needs of the plant.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance - America, the Director, Accounting is responsible for managing all accounting activities of the Interventional Urology Business Unit (“IUBU”), including establishing financial policies and procedures, timely and accurate submission of monthly financial results and gross margin forecasts as well as supporting business unit initiatives as appropriate. This position requires experience managing high-performing accounting teams, strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

**Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Monthly / Quarterly financial reporting (P+L and Balance Sheet).
- Manage preparation of accurate and timely monthly financials.
- Ensure monthly close meeting review is robust and complete.
- Primary owner of COGS / Gross Margin budget vs actual analysis / commentary.
- Review / approve quarterly bad debt reserve analysis and E+O reserve analysis.
- Prepare and submit supplemental reports (e.g., BS fluxes, Open POs, quarterly roll forward bridges, and related disclosures).
- Prepare and present quarterly accounting dashboard to IUBU Leadership Team.
- Monthly financial forecasting / AOP and Strategic Planning.
- Primary owner of COGS / Gross Margin forecasts.
- Partner with FP&A team on Revenue, shipment units, and ASP assumptions.
- Partner with VP of Operations and VP of Quality to evaluate potential changes in the following: functional spending, monthly build plans & absorption, and manufacturing variances / period expenses.
- Partner with VP of Operations and VP of Quality to evaluate potential GM changes related to R&D product pipeline.
- Partner with FP&A team on all gross margin related bridges and roll-forwards submitted to Corporate FP&A.
- Provide Forecast/AOP/Strat Plan presentation support including “cheat sheet” schedules and all back up to IUBU VP of Finance.
- Review and update Standard Costs.
- Primary owner of quarterly Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecasts.
- Business Partner Support.
- Dedicated financial business partner to VP of Operations and VP of Quality.
- Meet monthly to discuss actual results and gather input for upcoming forecasts.
- Attend Operations Management team meetings to understand current operating activity and any upcoming opportunities or challenges that may impact the BU’s financial results.
- Partner with site Operations Management to develop cost reduction and supply chain improvement strategies to meet short and long-term objectives of the business.
- Review all CAPEX (PEA) requests and facilitate all necessary management approvals.
- Review inventory PO’s and facilitate Company corporate management approvals.
- Secondary financial business partner support to the entire BU Leadership Team.
- Provide counsel on accounting treatment for new or non-standard commercial arrangements (e.g., lease to own, short term rentals, reimbursement commitment program).
- Provide counsel on accounting treatment for procurement arrangements for all BU functions.
- Partner with VP of Finance to drive all business-related initiatives impacting accounting including new commercial programs and compliance related customer service programs.
- Transactional accounting.
- Ensure vendor invoices are input into ERP timely and accurately.
- Review / approve AP biweekly payments to third party and intercompany vendors.
- Compliance and Other Corporate Support.
- Primary owner for SOX compliance.
- Ensure all SSCQ related controls are in place and functioning.
- Ensure Company Internal Audit is aware of all ERP SOD risks, perform quarterly “look back” analyses as necessary.
- Partner with VP of Finance on all quarterly Rep Letter responses and significant contract requests / all other corporate requests.
- Manage Accounting functions, including GL, AP, and Cost Accounting.
- Manage and develop three manager level staff members and assist in the development of the extended staff members.
- Maintain compliance with principles of accepted employee conduct and ethics per Company policy and as specified in departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Contribute to the Company culture of being collaborative, respectful, transparent, ethica