Controller

Longmont, CO

Full Time

Finance

Experienced

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Boulder Scientific Company (BSC) is headquartered in Mead, CO, and is a premier provider of organometallic compounds and other specialty chemicals used in a wide range of applications. BSC is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of metallocene catalysts and co-catalysts that are primarily used to produce metallocene polyethylene, polypropylene and elastomers,but also supplies products into Electronics, Pharmaceutical and Defense applications.BSC operates two sites in Northern Colorado, which include: a main production facility in Mead and a second facility in Longmont. BSC has continuously grown the sales of its products to existing and new customers and expects to continue on a high growth trajectory.

Pay for this role is $120,000 - 150,000 annually, depending on experience. BSC offers medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and 401(k) with matching. See more about our offerings on ourOpportunities (https://www.bouldersci.com/opportunities/) page.

Boulder Scientific Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

This position is responsible for the accounting of the company including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk. The Controller is also responsible for enhancing the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

**MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

**Management**

Maintain and apply a documented system of accounting policies and procedures

Manage outsourced functions and services

Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an effective organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives

Oversee the accounting operations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures

Develop and continuously improve processes and deliverables for all aspects of the accounting function of the company; appropriately delegate tasks to team members and manage their completion on a timely basis; update policies and procedures as required

**Transactions**

Ensure that accounts payable is processed and paid with proper approvals and timely

Ensure that accounts receivable is collected promptly

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Ensure that periodic bank transactions are completed and reconciled timely

Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis

Maintain the chart of accounts and trial balance with reconciliations

Maintain an orderly accounting filing system

Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

Review and analyze CapEx projects (Budget/Actual/Forecast)

Understand manufacturing batch processes and related costing

**Reporting**

Working with the FPA group, issue timely and complete financial statements

Involvement with the monthly financial reporting package including variance reporting and insights into the results

Coordinate the preparation of the annual report

Provide financial analyses as needed

Assist CFO with cash forecasting information weekly, 13-week and full year

Inventory costing and roll forward using ERP system

**Compliance**

Responsibility and coordination with auditors for the annual audit

Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants

Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

**Experience Requirements**

BS in Accounting, Finance or Business

CPA and/or Masters in Accounting preferred

10 years of overall relevant experience in an accounting or financial analysis role

Proven knowledge and understanding of GAAP, accrual basis accounting and financial reporting

Previous experience overseeing a team in accounting or finance strongly preferred

**Desired Traits**

Strong management skills and ability to identify, build and motivate a talented team

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including proficiency in Excel

Proven team player and cross-functional partner

Driven personality and desire to grow with the company

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, math and analytical skills

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing to meet deadlines

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make strong recommendations

Attention to detail

**Work Environment**

Works in an indoor office relatively free from environmental conditions or hazards

Use of office equipment and computers

Occasional lifting of supplies and materials from time to time

Positions in this class typically include extended sedentary periods, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, movement and repetitive motions

**Incidental Duties**

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job, they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, by phone, and by written communications in a clear, concise, and professional manner

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and organize effectively

Proven capability in managing projects to follow through and meet deadlines

Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties

Ability to work independently and in cross functional teams

Competency with personal computers and software applications (i.e., MS Office Suite, MS Excel)

Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance

**Working Environment and Physical Demands**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Office and lab environment.