Controller

About the Role:    

The DCS Controller is responsible for managing and directing the full Accounting function for DCS. This role will report directly (and serve as a strategic advisor) to the President of DCS. The role will also report indirectly to the Diakonia Corporate Controller.

 

In this role, you will:    

• Partner with the DCS President in guiding DCS to hit defined financial targets.

• Oversee the accurate and timely completion of all DCS transactional accounting processes including A/P, A/R, and payroll.

• Ensure that DCS is responsibly managing cash flow.

• Ensure monthly financial records are maintained, fully closed, and the balance sheet is completely reconciled each month-end.

• Fully own the DCS job costing process and work closely with DCS PMs to ensure projects are being managed in a fiscally responsible way.

• Fully own the DCS budgeting and forecasting processes which includes managing the schedule, soliciting inputs from teammates, consolidating inputs, and delivering the final product.

• Ensure that DCS inventory is tightly controlled and properly costed, that regular cycle counts are being taken, and oversee the annual audited physical count.

• Provide detailed variance analysis to the DCS President and Diakonia senior leadership.

• Respond to all information requests related to audits of various kinds.

• Ensure timely registration and regulatory compliance with all government entities.

• Ensure sales tax compliance in each state where DCS does business.

• Provide weekly metrics (including flash, backlog, pipeline) that drive business decisions.

• Participate in bid review meetings to ensure jobs are bid profitably.

• Provide inspirational leadership to the DCS Accounting team.

• Stay current with recent accounting developments and ensure that DCS remains compliant.

 

We’re Excited About You Because:    

• Are Humble, Hungry, and Smart and endeavor to live up to Diakonia Core Values.

• Are not satisfied with suboptimal processes and are committed to continuous improvement.

• Deliver work with a servant’s heart in everything you do.

• Are teachable and receptive to correction.

• Love your team and commit to their personal success.

• Are highly analytical and anticipate your customers’ information needs.

• Have at least 10 years of relevant Accounting or Finance experience.

• Are a peak performer who is committed to continuous growth and lifelong learning, which may

include a CPA, MBA, or other professional designation.

• Are an Excel wizard.

• Possess and display integrity beyond reproach.

 

About Us:    

Conveyor may be in our name, but it’s only part of what we do. DCS was founded in 1982 and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their need. We don’t sell ready-made systems - we build relationships that empower us to craft custom solutions together. It’s the teamwork approach, sharing ideas and building upon them, that produces the best results.    

And DCS is committed to creating an extraordinary employment experience for our team. We work like crazy to hire and develop great people, build relationships, and ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business- from a killer snack wall and casual work environment to flexible PTO and opportunities to give back within the community.

 

More reasons to join our team:    

• We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment    
• We offer competitive salaries and health benefits    
• Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%    
• Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program    
• We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy    
• We do community outreach projects throughout the year    
• We know how to throw company events    
• We work hard, but we also know how to have fun - darts, anyone?

 

Individuals seeking employment at Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.