Controller

**Company Overview**: Columbia Machine, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and support of factory automation equipment for various industries. With a presence in over 100 countries worldwide, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions to our customers. Our subsidiaries in Brazil, India, UK, Poland, along with our corporate headquarters in the United States, work collaboratively to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Financial Reporting**:

- Oversee the preparation and analysis of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with local regulations and US GAAP.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
- Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to senior management based on financial results.
- **Financial Forecasting**:

- Develop and maintain robust income statement and cash flow forecasting models.
- Collaborate with department heads to gather relevant data and assumptions for forecasting purposes.
- Monitor variances between forecasted and actual financial performance and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
- **Accounting**:

- Manages all aspects of accounting, general ledger journal entries, month-end close cycle, and account reconciliations.
- Supervise the General Ledger (GL) activities, Accounts Payable (AP), and Inventory accounting processes.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and transactions.
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
- Monitor and enforce internal financial controls.
- Lead the external audit process.
- **Credit Management**:

- Oversee Accounts Receivable (AR), collections, billing, and customer financing activities.
- Implement credit policies and procedures to minimize credit risk.
- Monitor aging of receivables and work closely with sales and operations teams to resolve issues and optimize cash flow.
- Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and negotiate credit terms when necessary. Maintain positive relationships with existing customers and resolve credit-related issues promptly.
- Oversee the billing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in invoicing customers. Resolve billing discrepancies and address customer inquiries related to invoices.
- **Treasury Management**:

- Manage banking relationships, cash flow, investments, and financing activities.
- Develop and implement cash management strategies to optimize liquidity and mitigate risks.
- Evaluate and recommend suitable financing options for business expansion or capital investments.
- **Tax Compliance**:

- Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors to optimize tax planning strategies and minimize tax liabilities.
- Coordinate income tax obligations with outside tax accountants.
- Manage the sales tax process.
- **Payroll**:

- Coordinate with third party for payroll processing, including salary payments, tax withholding, and compliance with labor laws.
- Ensure payroll records are accurate and maintained in accordance with legal and company requirements.
- **Reporting to US Parent Company**:

- Provide timely and accurate financial information to support corporate reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with corporate finance teams to facilitate forecasting and strategic planning initiatives.
- Serve as a key liaison between the Brazilian subsidiary and the US parent company.
- **Team Management**:

- Maintain open and honest communication with direct reports.
- Periodically communicate clear expectations, monitor job results compared to expectations, document constructive coaching throughout the year and during the annual review process.
- Train and mentor employees to expand knowledge base and promote problem solving.
- Delegate effectively to develop and identify new leaders within the company.
- **Other**:

- Document processes and procedures, eliminate non-value added activities, and participate in cross functional teams.
- Drive the completion of department continuous improvement goals and objectives.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CRC certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
- Experience with manufacturing companies is required.
- Experience with international business experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of Brazilian accounting standards (BR GAAP) and familiarity with US GAAP.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.
- Fluency in Portuguese and English languages; additional languages a plus.
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors preferred.

Pay: R$15,000.00