At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

 

The Interim Controller will manage our core financial reporting & accounting operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the general accounting, financial systems, and treasury functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all financial processes.  They will maintain strong internal controls and support strategic financial initiatives & decision-making.

 

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance or related field or equivalent demonstrated skills and abilities is required.
• Master's degree in Business, Accounting and/or Finance preferred 
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5 years in a leadership role.

 

Job Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors.
• Lead day-to-day accounting functions including the following:

 

Accounting Operations

• Lead day-to-day accounting functions including the following:
• General Accounting
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Manage the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Lead internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies.

 

Financial Systems

• Oversee maintenance of financial systems and ERP platforms.
• Support implementation of system upgrades and integrations.
• Ensure data integrity and streamline reporting capabilities.

 

Treasury

• Oversee management of cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Maintain banking relationships and optimize cash management strategies.
• Monitor debt compliance and support financing activities.

 

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor various functions, (general accounting, financial systems and treasury), fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support staff development through coaching, training, and performance management.

 

Strategic Support

• Collaborate with all leaders of Accounting & Finance as well as other departments to support financial reporting and analysis.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

 

Skills Needed

• Possesses high learning agility.
• Professional written and verbal communications, collaboration skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to professionally present recommendations to various groups in the organization.
• Solid business acumen with intellectual curiosity to learn and help drive change in key areas of need in the business.

 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced office environment. 
• Travel between facilities required.
• Typical work hours consist of 45+ hours per week.
• Sitting and working at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Visual acuity.

 

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:

 

Physical Wellness

• Parkview Wellness Coach
  • Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
• Gym Facilities
  • 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• Health Challenges
  • From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.

 

Mental Wellness

• When You Need to Talk
  • 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
• Relaxing Time-Off
  • Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.

 

Social Wellness

•  Epic Events
  • From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
• Employee Resource Group
  • A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.

 

Professional Wellness

• Grow Your Career
  • We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
• Performance Feedback
  • Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.

 

Financial Wellness

• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
  • Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we'll contribute 3.5%.
• Quarterly Bonus
  • When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we'll help pick up the tab!
• Your Money Line
  • Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools – so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.