ABOUT THE ROLE

The members of the accounting job family ensure that Cavco’s financial books and records are appropriately maintained in a timely and accurate manner.  They maintain the chart of accounts, general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers.  They process accounts receivables and accounts payable as well as maintain lists of authorized vendors. The accounting group works directly with the external auditors and financial reporting to ensure GAAP and SEC compliance.

Regional controllers oversee plant accountants and clerks as well as support the business leaders of those segments and regions.  He / she helps develop budgets and projections as well as oversee other cost accounting and financial analysis initiatives ensuring the integrity of plant accounting and reporting. A CPA or deep industry experience is required.

This role retains complete accountability for execution and continuous improvement of a process through indirect guidance and facilitation. He/she is accountable for documenting, reengineering, quality assurance, staffing, metrics, controls, risk identification, service level expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage day-to-day company accounting functions, including AP, AR, costing, and general accounting.

• Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, and variance analysis

• Oversee the monthly Cost/Inventory close process

• Support external audit process to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit

• Financial forecasting and planning

• Support management on analyses, workflow process improvements and ad hoc projects

• Maintains accounting controls by preparing, recommending, and following policies and procedures

• Ensure government compliance with all department tasks.

• Provide support, guidance and oversight to plants accountants and accounting staff

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 7+ years of progressive experience as a controller or in a similar role, preferably with 5+ years in management

• Manufacturing and Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required

• Understanding of US GAAP and accrual accounting

• Financial reporting experience

• Experience with ERP systems

• Experience with financial accounting software (e.g., Blackline)

• Proven track record of successfully managing staff and developing accounting processes

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Advanced Excel – pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)