We are in search of an experienced Financial Controller/Finance Manager to lead the finance and accounting function at Bectran. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who not only possesses excellent analytical skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles but is also hands-on in their approach. You will be responsible for analyzing financial reports and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the accounting function, as well as defining and implementing best practices.What You Will Do:Leadership and Oversight: Oversee all financial reporting, AR/AP, payroll, customer billing, invoicing, cash management, and risk management functions, including business insurance and Workers' Compensation. Work closely with each business unit's Head to drive quality processes, execution, and financial reporting.Strategic Partnership: Collaborate as a strategic thought partner to establish a financial infrastructure that supports sustained growth. Provide oversight, quality control, and process guidance to our Accounting team.Financial Analysis: Continuously analyze essential business drivers, trends, and performance indicators to inform decision-making.Process Improvement: Identify and recommend enhancements to accounting systems and procedures to optimize efficiency and expenditures.Financial Reporting: Deliver accurate and timely financial statements to the CEO.Tax Coordination: Work with external agencies for tax planning, preparation, and reporting.Audit Oversight: Direct both internal and annual external CPA firm audits to ensure compliance.Month-End and Year-End Close: Take a hands-on approach to driving the month-end and year-end close process, emphasizing strong financial reporting acumen.Internal Controls: Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.Company Culture: Shape the company culture by embodying our agreed-upon values, particularly ethics and integrity.What You Need to Be Successful:Proven Experience: Demonstrated and verifiable experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller preferably in successful Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) Technology companies audited by a regional or national CPA firm.Financial Analysis: Extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative financial analysisGAAP Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Education: A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required. Relevant certifications such as CMA or CPA are preferred. An MBA degree is a plus.Excel Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Excel, including the ability to create pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, nested "if" statements, and logic formulas are expected.Accounting Software: Hands-on experience with accounting software packages such as QuickBooks.Work Ethic: A strong work ethic with the ability to balance tasks effectively and maintain a healthy work-life balance will be critical to the candidate's success.Ambition: A desire to take on greater responsibilities and actively contribute to the company's growth is preferred in a candidate.Confidence and Trust: We're looking for a candidate who inspires confidence and serves as the trusted adviser to the company on financial matters.Who We Are:Since its inception in 2010, Bectran has pioneered cost-effective credit management and accounts receivable automation solutions for all sizes of organizations. Bectran's SaaS solutions - credit, collections and accounts receivable - provide seamless user experiences across various industries and empower users with robust credit evaluation services, providing more oversight, control and efficiency to companies of all sizes.Our dedication to improving the efficiency of the order-to-cash cycle has helped companies cut down the time to process and approve credit by over 90% while significantly lowering the risk of default. We are committed to helping businesses make the transition to powerful SaaS technology solutions that save you time and money. What You'll Love About Bectran:100% company covered medical, dental and vision insurance.Performance Bonus.Yearly Bonus.Stock Options.401K- Retirement Plan.PTO and paid holidays.Company paid wellness and fitness programs.Relaxed, casual dress code.Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume for consideration. Join us on this exciting journey at Bectran, where your expertise could play a vital role in our continued success.

Plant Accounting Cost Analyst

Tekni-plex, Schaumburg

You may never have heard of TekniPlex, but we are a $2B a year company with 9,000 employees, 60+ plants and have locations in 14 countries. This role will support our Schaumburg, IL location. Here is a link to some of the products we make at this plant. https://tekni-plex.com/our-businesses/action-technology/. Overview: The plant Accounting/Cost analyst is responsible for executing the Company’s financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. The position involves general accounting, capital expenditures, assisting internal & external auditors, cost accounting, account reconciliations, and budgetary controls. Reports to the Plant Controller. Position Responsibilities: Development of new product standard costs and updating existing costs as required under GAAP and senior management. Assist Plant Controller in product costing methodologies, including labor and overhead rates, and assure they are accurate and applied on a consistent basis. Responsible for the preparation of manufacturing variances on a weekly basis, assisting the controller, plant manager and supervisors in providing additional support when needed. Inventory roll forward and inventory reconciliations monthly, provide support to manufacturing. Prepare reporting for inventory write off, assist in SLOB reporting and review. Provide reports, analysis and system support of the cycle count inventory process. Provide on-site support and review of the annual physical inventory for the plant and work with outside auditors during year-end audit. Accounting function backup in various areas of department. Execute the month-end and year-end closing process. Must adhere scheduled timeline to meet monthly and annual deadlines. Enter Manual Journal entries, prepare various analysis and reconciliations. Identify Cost Savings Opportunities associated with plant operations. Qualifications, Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required. 5 or more years of hands-on cost accounting / cost analytical experience in a manufacturing environment, which includes variance calculations, PPV and LCM analysis and Inventory reconciliations. Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting. Must possess excellent organizational, communication and presentation skill sets. Ability to excel in a small group that works very closely together Must have high proficiency in Excel capabilities, knowledge of Word & PowerPoint, and integrated accountings system. We offer a full complement of valuable Health, Wellness, and Welfare benefits which include: PTO & 8 Company Holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision. Life and Disability. 401(k) and Match with no Vesting Period. Wellness Program including EAP. Pay for Performance philosophy. Medical benefits are effective on the first day of the month after being hired Salary Range of $80,000 to $92,000 DOE Finance and Accounting