Controller – Costa Rica Manufacturing Facility

• Oversee and reconcile Accounts Receivable, collections, Accounts Payable, and payroll processing
• Approve wire transfers (entered by Plant Manager)
• Close General Ledger accounts monthly (within 10 days), including accruals and reconciliations
• Reconcile bank accounts and manage fixed assets, including depreciation schedules
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Analyze monthly results and collaborate with senior leadership to identify anomalies and recommend corrective actions
• Assist the Plant Manager in preparing annual budgets, including coordination with department heads
• Ensure inventory accuracy; reconcile raw materials with open work orders and finished goods with outgoing shipments
• Track and report inventory turnover rates
• Calculate and compile monthly commissions by matching sales orders with active quotes; report variances to CFO
• Provide commission reports to CFO (based on received payments) immediately following AR close
• Prepare monthly cost accounting for completed jobs, verifying accuracy of production standards, purchase orders, and production reports
• Maintain and manage Master Customer and Vendor databases, ensuring documentation is properly scanned and stored
• Support internal, external, customer, and ISO audits
• Serve as the internal expert for FM (FileMaker) and Excel-based reporting
• Hire, train, and conduct performance reviews for accounting staff
• Maintain strong relationships with local banks and CPA firms
• Standardize and align local financial processes and reporting with the Corporate Office (California)
• HR & Administrative Leadership
  • Support the Plant Manager in employee development initiatives
  • Conduct performance reviews for accounting personnel
  • Assist with recruitment, onboarding, evaluations, and terminations
  • Collaborate with HR to administer benefits programs (medical, dental, retirement, wellness)
  • Approve purchase orders as required
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and Costa Rican labor laws
  • Foster a positive workplace culture and support team-building activities
  • Standardize HR and administrative procedures in alignment with parent company policies
• Operational & Safety Support
  • Submit quarterly TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) safety reports
  • Participate in ISO, GMP, and 5S continuous improvement programs
  • Promote and enforce internal controls aligned with the parent company’s standards
  • Provide Excel-based financial and operational reports to the Plant Manager, CFO, and COO

Roles y Responsabilidades

• Supervise
• Coordinate
• Budget
• Control
• Management reports

Educación / Experiencia

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Habilidades y Competencias

• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Professional ethics and confidentiality
• Analytical capacity and strategic vision

Requisitos

• Proven expertise in cost accounting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting systems
• Functional English required for coordination with U.S.-based teams
• Knowledge of accounting standards.

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