ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for delivering finance and operating strategy advice that yields a measurable impact on the Company’s bottom line.
• Responsible for successful financial and risk analysis and negotiation of expansions, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, major capital projects and divestitures.
• Responsible for all aspects of the Accounting and Payroll Department and results expected are a fully functional, fully integrated, freestanding accounting system operating smoothly and meeting the company's objectives including the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely financial statements, analysis, and management reports.
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and support to their team, ensuring that members have the necessary tools and resources to effectively fulfill their responsibilities.
• Responsible for anticipating growth and ensuring that internal systems and controls are in place and ready when the business unit requires them.
• Responsible for analysis, planning, and implementation of risk mitigation strategies and initiative
• Responsible for analysis and reporting of bottom-line financial results of all business units and recommending strategies for improvement.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to all applicable federal and state legal requirements within the jurisdiction of the Vice President of Finance.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining successful relationships with lending institutions, shareholders, and the financial and legal community. A key measurable result being UVDI having access to growth capital to meet current and future needs.
• Oversees financial management aspects of international activities to include developing financial policies and procedures and terms for international sales and accounts.
• Collaborate with HR to oversee all UVDI administrative policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations as well as congruence with corporate objectives.
• Ensures timely publication and distribution of accurate financial and administrative information.
• Ensures complete familiarity with all aspects of each business unit including detailed operating plans, forecasts, cost structures, and sensitivity (risk) analysis for major variables.
• Provides monthly summary analysis of business unit operations and issues, in writing, to the Executive Leadership team comparing “plan” and prior periods noting risk going forward.
• Demonstrate proven mentoring/coaching skills and active interest in fostering career guidance. Provide growth and development opportunities to support UVDI’s policies and strategic objectives
• Must be willing to work in an empowering environment and must understand and support the concepts of self-direction and continuous improvement.
• All activities will be performed within the context of and consistent with UVDI’s Core Values.


PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or a related field. MBA CPA preferred.
• 10+ years manufacturing accounting experience with increasing responsibilities leading to a minimum of four years as Controller (or equivalent) in a $25 to $100 million manufacturing environment.
• Experience in an ISO-9001 environment preferred.
• Multinational manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills include ERP software, financial accounting software, Excel and the Microsoft suite.
• Demonstrated leadership skills embracing the principles of employee empowerment.
• Demonstrated experience working as a team player and achieving goals without direct supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to make sound decisions. 


Company’s benefits:
• Health Insurance options (medical, dental and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Retirement Program 401k Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Holiday pay
• Vacation pay
• Sick pay

Additional paid benefits reserved for this executive level position:
$800 monthly car allowance
A supplemental health insurance plan