Dow-Key Microwave Corporation
Job Description for Controller
Summary:
Plans, develops, monitors and evaluates the financial operations of a business unit including
accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, preparation of financial statements, financial
forecasting and budgeting.
Plans, develops, monitors and evaluates the information technology operations of a business
unit including centralized operating systems hardware and software governing data
processing and storage, telecommunications and business productivity applications
Generally, this position requires department level responsibility for developing and meeting
financial plans, business information systems plans and communicating with senior
management and supporting departments to ensure a financially viable organization.
Typical Responsibilities:
 Participates in segment and local strategic planning processes
 Hires, motivates and evaluates the work of professionals and non professional
accounting and information technology staff
 Prepares operational budgets, reviews budget proposals and prepares
necessary supporting budgetary documentation and justification
 Establishes or recommends major business unit economic strategies,
objectives and policies
 Develops and enforces business unit financial and accounting policies and
procedures as well as policies and procedures to support the Corporate Code
of Conduct and Ethics program
 Prepares monthly business unit financial statements and reports
 Facilitates yearly and ad hoc audits of financial records, policies and
procedures
 Develops and enforces policies and procedures with respect to import/export
regulations
 Makes recommendations regarding hardware and software acquisitions to
support operations of the business unit
 Monitors the use of company owned information technology and
communication systems
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
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A four year degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field;
preferably coursework in Computer Science
Five to ten years experience managing and supervising the accounting and
financial reporting functions of a business unit and at least one year of
experience managing an information technology function at the supervisory
level
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), Financial
Accounting Standards (FAS) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations
Certified Public Accountant designation preferable
Knowledge of current and applicable hardware and software technologies in
support of business operations