Controller

CSP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading composite component supplier in Manchester seeks an experienced accountant to manage financial reporting and maintain accounting records. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, has 7-8 years of experience, and is proficient in Excel. The role includes preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. CSP offers competitive benefits and a team-oriented environment, emphasizing professional and personal growth.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision care

401k with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 7 to 8 years of general accounting experience required.
• Public Accounting Experience is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare financial reports.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts along with cash management.
• Coordinate annual audit with external auditors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Proficient in Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master of Business Administration or CPA

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.**Job Description****Essential Responsibilities:*** Maintain general ledger* Prepare financial reports* Maintain accounting records* Help set controls and prepare budgets and forecasts* Responsible for cash and risk management* Issues financial statements* Coordinate provisions of information to external auditors for annual audit* Perform additional job-related duties and complete special projects as assigned* Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following 5S, safety, and environmental standards.* Know, understand, utilize and follow IATF 16949 and/or ISO 14001 procedures.* Attention to details related to customer specific requirements.* Support continual improvement initiatives and look for continuous improvement ideas.* Supports and exemplifies corporate values and commitment to quality, optimism, ownership, teamwork, and communication.* Other duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance* Master of Business Administration or CPA* 7 to 8 years of general accounting experience* Public Accounting Experience a plus* Manufacturing and/or automotive industry a plus* Extremely software/computer proficient and willing to continuously learn new skills.* High proficiency with Excel.* Strong written and verbal communications skills* Strong attention to detail and organization* Must possess a high degree of critical thinking and decision-making skills, excellent judgment.*If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!*Being a CSP employee means having the opportunity to see your impact every day. Our work experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our commitment to your success, and most importantly, our people. We are a team of self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy and humble people who make choices according to what is best for the team. We live to collaborate and make a difference.