Financial Controller

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How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Controller, you will be results-driven and detailed-oriented to lead the Finance/Accounting team. You will be responsible for managing critical financial processes, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and driving improvements in accounting and finance functions.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Manage all accounting operations including financial close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general and cost accounting processes.
• Manage month-end closing.
• Prepare and review financial statements for accuracy and completeness and explanation of all material variances.
• Analyze variances and communicate explanations to management with recommended actions.
• Upload financial data, submit accounts reconciliations, review and complete all schedules in Onestream.
• Prepare and complete all tax schedules in Onestream .
• Prepare and review manual journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and analysis of judgmental reserve and accrual calculations.
• Management of Sarbanes-Oxley compliant internal control environment, including testing, reporting and remediation.
• Integrates, trains, coaches and develops new staff while leading the continued professional development of the existing team.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual and quarterly updates to the financial forecast.
• Implements and shares best practices across global finance team, e.g. process improvements, procedures changes, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Management and continuous improvement of working capital initiatives.
• Development and improvement of company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Review and approve journal entries and accounts reconciliation for business units outside of Fremont.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• Minimum five (5) years working with general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, consolidation and fixed assets. Preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years managing a staff, proven success in leading teams and improving performance.
• Experience with and strong understanding of finance operations in a manufacturing organization.
• ERP experience, Oracle preferred.
• Experience with revenue recognition requirements (ASC 606) .
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proven success of being a tactical, hands-on finance professional and strategic business partner with excellent problem solving, strong change management and orientation, and willingness to get into the details, and ability to translate financial understanding into improvement actions and focus areas.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles/models, including US GAAP and SOX requirements; knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems as well as federal and state financial regulations.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to manage and effectively prioritize multiple initiatives at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail and meeting tight reporting deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, from entry-level employees to executive-level employees.
• Experience delivering solutions to solve business problems.
• Excellent listening and presentation abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage and effectively prioritize multiple initiatives at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive level.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Travel & Working Environment

• Ability to occasionally travel domestically.

The compensation information that follows is a reasonable estimate for the position and is provided pursuant to legal requirements in this state. The salary estimate provided represents the typical salary range for the position, and other factors may be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary, including: skill set, experience, training, education, organizational needs, internal equity, market data, and geographic zone. The estimated salary range for this position is: $190,000 - $200,000. At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors. This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus plan, subject to the rules governing the plan. SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401k retirement with a company match, and flexible time off. More information about our benefits can be found on the "Rewards and Benefits" section of the career page.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.