Description

 Are you a financial whiz with a keen eye for detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly impacts a company’s success? If so, we want you on our team! Accord Carton is seeking a talented Controller to join our growing company and become the guardian of our financial health. 

About you 

At Accord Carton, our passion is helping clients bring their products to life through unique, high-quality packaging. Since 1940, we have continued to improve our process and find new and innovative ways to serve our clients. Now, imagine being part of that legacy! Do you see the big financial picture and have the expertise to guide a company’s success? Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for accuracy and financial analysis? See your work come to life on store shelves and know you played a part in a product’s success story. If you value teamwork and appreciate opportunities for professional growth, we want you in our family!

Responsibilities 

• Manage all accounting functions including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Inventory Accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Service as the company’s credit manager includes the establishment of customer credit limits and customer payment terms and daily management of customer account receivables.
• Oversee and provide leadership for the accounting team.
• Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Document the roll shipments on the roll receiving quality log.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing process and the timely issuance of monthly financial statements.
• Prepare regulatory reporting including the monthly bank borrowing certificate and provide quarterly and annual financial data required for debt covenant compliance.
• Coordinate the issuance of quarterly and annual financial statements and the filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns in conjunction with outside accounting firm.
• Handle all annual company regulatory audits including bank level III examination, workman’s compensation, commercial insurance examination and 401(k) plan examination.
• Manage all banking, financial, external accounting and legal relationships.
• Obtain and evaluate all lender financial proposals for equipment financing.
• Coordinate the preparation of budget and financial forecasts.
• Other areas of responsibility: company insurance, contracts and agreements, legal areas and activities, corporate level negations (such as premises, plant, trading, acquisitions and divestments, disposals), major supper/customer/partner relationships, regulatory relationships and strategies, approvals and accreditation. 

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) with a concentration in Accounting or a Masters or Science in Accounting (MSA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a senior accounting role.
• Experience in manufacturing required. 
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (General Accepted Accounting Principles – GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
• Proven experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in accounting software Advantzware and Epicor.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various departments.
• Leadership skills to oversee and mentor the accounting team.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking to understand the financial implications of business decisions.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations.
• Experience with internal controls and risk management.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to corporate governance.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and benefit package.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Gain experience with a variety of equipment and technologies.
• Be part of a team that is committed to excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.