Controller for 3 Plants in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Our client is Recognized as one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired Companies, and #1 in its category. It has been rated by Money Magazine as one of the best 70 Blue Chip stocks to buy for the long run is seeking a Controller to run their entire operations through the State of Arkansas. Our client loves top talent and has hired many of those recently from us. The client’s division is located in the Fayetteville, Arkansas area. The person must be a natural leader that can develop an accounting team. Must be a self starter who likes to wear multiple hats, and get involved in decisions that directly impact the company’s bottom line. Must not be afraid to roll their sleeves up and get involved in Operations. The Company has grown faster than their competitors and they plan to keep exceeding industry growth rates through share gains, aggressive new product development, international expansion and acquisitions.Company obtains competitive advantage through excellence across multiple disciplines including; general management, manufacturing, marketing, finance, human resources and business development. Their significant investment in leadership identification and development is preplanned, long term, and approved and funded at the Executive Board level. In summary, they seek senior executives who are leaders, strategic, creative, highly intelligent, courageous and great developers of managers.Located in 30 countries around the world, are active participants in the powerful management process called the which is very similar to Toyota Production Systems. This cohesive and pervasive philosophy begins with outstanding people and superior market-driven and customer-driven plans. The systems provides the tools and methodology to continuously advance quality, delivery, customer service, and reduce cost.Background and SkillMinimum BS degree in Accounting, MBA preferredMinimum eight to ten years experience with no more than 15 years in Manufacturing accounting - preferably in a dynamic environment (many SKU's, customers, frequent volume and mix changes, etc)CPA or CMA would be desiredDevelopment of forecasts and budgetKnowledge of Toyota Production Systems or lean manufacturing desiredPrior supervisory experience The websites that will provide more information about the Springdale/Fayetteville, AR area are www.NWARK.org and www.UARK.Edu. Built on more than 30 years of expertise, The Mergis Group is a specialty recruiting firm committed to helping professionals make the best career choices. We connect specialized professionals to leading opportunities that will foster success in their career.