Controller at Orion Energy Systems, Inc. in Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Orion Energy Systems, Inc

  The Controller will have functional responsibility for internal and external reporting, accounting, SEC reporting (10K, 10Q, etc.), Sarbanes-Oxley, required internal controls and other regulatory compliance, merger and acquisition due diligence and post-merger integration. The position provides overall direction and supervision of the Finance team and Finance / Accounting function in order to provide timely and meaningful financial results.  

Who you are: You have a passion for public accounting and take pride in perfecting the details.  You are highly collaborative, yet observant which allows you to easily work with members at all levels within the organization. Throughout your career, integrity has been at the center of everything you do. 

Our Vision for a Bright Future:  Orion Lighting - ESG 

Job Highlights:                                                              

• Oversee and supervise internal and external reporting, finance, accounting, SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and internal and external controls 
• Lead team responsible for financial reporting, tax compliance, cost accounting and month-end closes
• Manage relationships with auditors and interface with the company audit committee on accounting and reporting matters
• Work with key members of the senior management team to benchmark company performance against “Best of Class”, lead process improvement opportunities, reduce cycle time on the monthly close, and interface closely with the outside auditors
• Maintain required staff levels by working with Human Resources to recruit, select, orient, and train new members; maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment; and developing personal growth opportunities.
• Accomplish results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining members; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.

 

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) accreditation highly desired
• Ten (10) to twelve (12) years of experience in Finance and Accounting required; preferred Public Accounting
• Experience with and understanding of proper control procedures and processes for a publicly listed company as required by Sarbanes-Oxley is essential
• Big 4 and public company experience in positions of increasing leadership responsibility
• In-depth experience influencing others in a highly matrixed organization, and on a corporate-wide basis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

What we can offer you:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• Company paid benefits starting 1st of the month following date of hire.
  • Life Insurance 
  •  Short/Long Term Disability 
• Company contributions to flex savings and health savings accounts 
• Traditional or Roth 401k eligible after 60 days – with company match
• 8 hours of paid Volunteer time per year
• Paid Time Off starting day 1! 

 

Our Company is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$180,000.00

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