Columbus McKinnon
Controller
Reporting to the Director of Finance-Americas, this position oversees Menomonee Falls’ manufacturing accounting and finance, ensuring compliance with SOX and strong internal controls. The role advises leadership on financial matters to improve performance and profitability, while leading and developing the finance team with effective communication and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Establishes or recommends major corporate economic strategies, objectives, and policies to the management team, serving as a critical business partner.
Leads, develops individuals, and manages the performance of the accounting and finance team.
Reviews various operations and accounting reports for abnormalities and errors in reporting, and works with management to develop corrective actions.
Prepares reports and presentations summarizing business performance, explains variances to plan, and develops forecasts for monthly business performance, working capital levels, and capital expenditures.
Establishes and executes internal controls as defined by Columbus McKinnon’s control framework.
Supports preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting presentations, documentation, and justification.
Reviews and analyzes overall manufacturing costs, including unit costs and profit margins for finished products.
Oversees capital assets—depreciation, purchases, and retirements—and ensures the annual asset inventory verification is completed. Ensures all capital requests have proper approval and are accounted for correctly.
Manages, reviews, and approves the accounting journal entries at the end of each accounting period.
Manages, reviews, and approves the balance sheet account reconciliations and other documentation in accordance with Columbus McKinnon policies.
Reviews and analyzes manufacturing efficiencies and cost variances and keeps management informed of trends.
Works with corporate accounting during the year‑end financial close and external audit requirements.
Works with Corporate Internal Audit to ensure procedures are followed and financial data is accurate.
Manages both hourly and salaried employees who facilitate product costing, cycle counting, management reporting, and payables processing.
Acts as Controller managing plant accounting at the facility in Brighton, MI (some travel required).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
10+ years of experience in Accounting and Finance in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years leading a team with defined leadership and management skills, with prior experience in a Controller position.
MBA, CPA, or CMA license preferred.
Company Overview Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. The company focuses on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know‑how.
Equality & Diversity Statement Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected class. We also value employee safety and maintain a drug‑free workplace.
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Key Responsibilities
Establishes or recommends major corporate economic strategies, objectives, and policies to the management team, serving as a critical business partner.
Leads, develops individuals, and manages the performance of the accounting and finance team.
Reviews various operations and accounting reports for abnormalities and errors in reporting, and works with management to develop corrective actions.
Prepares reports and presentations summarizing business performance, explains variances to plan, and develops forecasts for monthly business performance, working capital levels, and capital expenditures.
Establishes and executes internal controls as defined by Columbus McKinnon’s control framework.
Supports preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting presentations, documentation, and justification.
Reviews and analyzes overall manufacturing costs, including unit costs and profit margins for finished products.
Oversees capital assets—depreciation, purchases, and retirements—and ensures the annual asset inventory verification is completed. Ensures all capital requests have proper approval and are accounted for correctly.
Manages, reviews, and approves the accounting journal entries at the end of each accounting period.
Manages, reviews, and approves the balance sheet account reconciliations and other documentation in accordance with Columbus McKinnon policies.
Reviews and analyzes manufacturing efficiencies and cost variances and keeps management informed of trends.
Works with corporate accounting during the year‑end financial close and external audit requirements.
Works with Corporate Internal Audit to ensure procedures are followed and financial data is accurate.
Manages both hourly and salaried employees who facilitate product costing, cycle counting, management reporting, and payables processing.
Acts as Controller managing plant accounting at the facility in Brighton, MI (some travel required).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
10+ years of experience in Accounting and Finance in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years leading a team with defined leadership and management skills, with prior experience in a Controller position.
MBA, CPA, or CMA license preferred.
Company Overview Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. The company focuses on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know‑how.
Equality & Diversity Statement Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected class. We also value employee safety and maintain a drug‑free workplace.
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