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Controller

Avidity Science
life insurance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Waterford
Feb 25, 2025
Description Position Overview: The role of the Controller is to effectively manage the USA Finance/Accounting team and ensure that the Americas financial statements and tax filings are in accordance with Avidity Science's policies and procedures, while adhering to GAAP, SOX and government regulations. Job Title: Controller Location: Waterford, WI About Us: For over 50 years, Avidity Science has been the global leader in water purification technologies in the biomedical, life sciences and clinical research markets. We are proud to be a trusted partner to the global science community, delivering high quality, innovative products and unrivaled service. At Avidity Science, what you do matters. Our team of over 300 talented employees around the world each play a vital role in delivering on our Vision of enabling science to improve the quality of life. Avidity Science is part of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded company. Our Company Values: Safety, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Collaboration are the values we live every day, around the world. We are passionate about our most important asset - our people - and cultivate an environment that provides development opportunities to grow professionally. Key Job Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring deadlines for all Global consolidated financial reporting processes Manage the USA Accounting team to ensure that AR, AP, Tax, Cost and general accounting processes and reports are completed accurately and efficiently. Provide accurate and timely Global consolidated and Divisional financial statements, analysis, and reports to the VP, Finance and ALC as needed. Responsible for ensuring the Americas accounting team is adhering to established SOX controls and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of controls. Drive Lean improvements across all accounting processes including SOX controls, in the Americas and standardize reporting where applicable Globally. Oversight and management of all Intercompany transactions and reconciliations Globally. Work closely with VP, Finance on annual reviews of Transfer pricing studies and implementing applicable Intercompany markups as needed. Support the monthly forecast and annual financial budgeting process as needed. Support the personal growth and career development paths of accounting team members. Responsible for ensuring that timely, accurate and effective role-based training of new employees and ongoing training for current employees is conducted as new SOP's, Policies, Work Instructions, etc. are introduced or revised. Assist VP, Finance with state and federal tax audits, other governmental filings. Other duties as assigned by the VP, Finance. Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Knowledge of standard manufacturing and business tools, including Microsoft Office. Knowledge and understanding of Financial Statements. Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal with the Executive Staff, Managers, Supervisors, and external Accounting firm regarding financial results. Ability to learn quickly and independently. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments. Ability to manage projects to scheduled commitments and budgets. Ability to develop financial data and follow a budget. Ability to develop, manage and measure business plans and strategies. Ability to train, develop and lead a team. Professional level presentation skills. Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 5-10 years of relevant accounting experience in public accounting, private enterprise, or a combination of both. Manufacturing experience required. SOX experience preferred. What We Offer: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity 401k with company match Goal Sharing PTO and paid holidays Supportive and Inclusive work culture Community Involvement and paid volunteer time Flextime Tuition Reimbursement Collaborative work environment Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)