Controller

Location: Carol Stream, Illinois, United States

reqId: CONTR013315

Category: Other

Davies Molding LLC, located in Carol Stream, IL is a leading supplier of standard knobs, handles, cases and custom plastic components. We are hiring for a Controller/Strategic finance leader partnering with the President and Executive Team to drive business performance through planning, forecasting, and analysis. Oversees financial operations, ERP initiatives, and compliance, while leading process improvements, acquisition integrations, and core accounting functions. Manage core accounting functions (AP/AR, credit, inventory, audits) and develop key performance metrics, while building a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Davies Molding LLC, based in Carol Stream, Illinois, has been a leading supplier of standard knobs, handles, cases, and custom plastic components since 1933. The company has an extensive range of molds and utilizes multiple plastic composites to give customers the widest selection of styles and mountings available. With over 400 products and 9,000 variations in size, shape, color and molded-in metal inserts, Davies supplies top-quality parts engineered to meet any requirement. The once, small plastic molding company that stood in downtown Chicago is now the largest manufacturer of plastic knobs and handles in the world today and a foundational business of ITG’s Advanced Polymeric Solutions Segment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner to the President and Executive Team in the development and execution of business strategy
• Primary liaison to ITG Finance Team and overseer of ITG platform related initiatives
• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the Davies finance team.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Lead the closing process related to monthly and year-end cycles to ensure Corporate policies, procedures and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial information related to annual and long-range strategic business plans and periodic forecasts, working with cross functional teams as necessary.
• Lead monthly performance to plan and forecast analysis.
• Review capital spending needs with the President and prepare supporting Major Expenditure Authorization (MEAs) requests and anticipated investment returns when applicable.
• Lead Microsoft D365/ERP migration initiatives.
• Support integration of segment acquisitions
• Manage the Credit, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions.
• Implement/maintain cycle counting processes and conduct physical inventories as necessary.
• Coordinate audits from the Internal Audit Department, Outside Auditors, and State and Local Audits.
• Ensure company operates within Heico’s established accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through process changes, technology advancements and data analysis.
• Continuous exploration of new technologies and identification of opportunities to automate business processes to drive efficiencies and cost savings.
• Develop and monitor key metrics.
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach.
• Lead completion of ad hoc requests in support of the President, ITG and Heico as assigned.

Education, Skills & Relevant Work Experience

• An undergraduate degree in business, finance/accounting or a relevant curriculum is required and an MBA or CPA is preferred
• 5-10 years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills. Extensive accounting experience and cost accounting foundation.
• Participative management style - advocates team concepts and efforts. Sound administrative and team management skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software. Experience with Microsoft D365 implementations a plus.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing systems.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Results and profit oriented with the ability to balance business priorities. Capable of establishing credibility and being decisive.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Unquestionable Integrity - Demonstrates the highest degree of integrity when engaging with associates and stakeholders. Leads ethically by example and fosters a culture firmly grounded in the values of the organization.
• Strategic and Agile Thinking - Strategic capabilities and strong business acumen. Financially savvy and understands the economic levers behind improving EBIT and other key metrics. Fact-based, data-driven and analytical. Creative mindset with the ability to identify and mobilize new opportunities very quickly.
• Collaborative Style – Engages stakeholders in problem solving and decision making. Is adept at bringing people together to tackle issues rather than dictate solutions. Has a collegial, inclusive working style and is professional and courteous. Builds strong relationships both internally and externally. Is both confident and humble.
• Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels. Excellent listening skills.
• Leadership Capability - Has the leadership acumen and credibility to work across the entire organization and develop talent. Should be hands-on, but able to delegate appropriately with the ability to motivate, inspire and commit an organization to a course of action and achieve results.