What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at ACT Lighting Inc?
CONTROLLER
JOB DESCRIPTION
A.C.T. Entertainment
DEPARTMENT: Finance STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer EFFECTIVE DATE: January 15, 2025
LOCATION: Jackson, MO; Cincinnati, OH
SUMMARY: Partnering with senior leadership, this position is responsible for developing the financial framework necessary to profitably scale the company. The Controller will play a vital role in driving value creation through effective management of financial transactions, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and driving strategic financial decisions alongside the executive team. The Controller will oversee all accounting operations and will be accountable for budget oversight, monthly and quarterly close process, general ledger management, reconciliations, cost accounting, fixed asset accounting, accounts payable, local tax filings, financial reporting and analysis, and cash flow management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans, directs and coordinates accounting functions.
- Leads monthly close process, including reconciliation and variance analysis to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of resolution.
- Coordinates the preparation of and publishes internal and external financial statements.
- Assists the CFO with optimization of the company’s financial resources.
- Develops, documents, and oversees standardized policies and procedures to ensure the company has proper accounting records and internal controls in order to mitigate risk.
- Identifies relevant KPIs and cost saving initiatives to assist the senior leadership team with effective decision-making tools.
- Assist the CFO with management of the budgeting and forecasting processes, including the monthly variance analysis, by identifying significant fluctuations.
- Coordinates all activities with the company’s external auditors, tax advisers, and other professional advisers.
- Implements and builds out financial reporting models within Workday Analytics.
- Ensures the company meets all financial obligations, including tax filings and compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises the accounting and accounts payable staff.
- Manages team members by providing guidance, mentorship, and putting team members in a position to succeed while developing their skills and providing an opportunity for growth.
- Hires and trains skilled accounting and accounts payable staff members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters of Business Administration or Accounting preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.
- Minimum 7 years progressively responsible financial roles, with a strong track record of leadership and performance.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and/or NetSuite ERP a plus.
- Previous experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG), distribution, retail, or wholesale, with a strong understanding of inventory and cost accounting.
- Proven experience implementing, customizing, optimizing, and integrating ERP systems.
- Successful and proven track record of developing and managing closing processes, overseeing financial controls, and financial accounting systems and processes.
- Must be forwarding thinking, with the ability to expeditiously execute projects and programs.
- Ability to influence win-win outcomes by building partnerships across the enterprise while aligning expectations and integrating various viewpoints.
- Must be hands-on and detail-oriented, while being able to see the big picture.
- Must be self-directed and willing to roll up their sleeves and assist with a variety of responsibilities as both a player and a coach.
- Must have strong organizational and time management skills, supported by defined processes.
- Ability to be resilient and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to collaborate with others, a strong team player, and a creative thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Must display a positive attitude and demonstrate dependability.
- Knowledge and experience with Lean concepts a plus.
COMPANY VALUES:
- Deliver Legendary Service: It’s all about the experience. With every experience, do the little things, as well as the big things, that surprise people. Make every interaction stand out for its helpfulness. Create the “WOW” factor that turns customers into raving fans. This includes both internal and external customers.
- Do the Right Thing, Always: Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing in every action you take and in every decision you make, especially when no one’s looking. Always tell the truth, no matter the consequences. If you make a mistake, own up to it, apologize, and make it right.
- Practice Blameless Problem-Solving: Demonstrate a relentless solution focus, rather than pointing fingers or dwelling on problems. Identify lessons learned and use those lessons to improve ourselves and our processes so we don’t make the same mistake twice. Get smarter with every mistake. Learn from every experience.
- Contribute to Profit: We’re in business to deliver value for our customers while making money. We all play a role in building revenue that exceeds our expenses. Look for ways to increase our sales, develop new customers, and control our expenses.
- Honor Commitments: Do what you say you’re going to do, when you say you’re going to do it. This includes being on time for all phone calls, appointments, and meetings. If a commitment can’t be fulfilled, notify others early and agree on a new deliverable to be honored.
- Embrace Change and Growth: What got us here is not the same as what will get us to the next level. Get outside your comfort zone, rather than stubbornly hanging on to old ways of doing things. Be excited by the possibilities that change, and growth bring. Be flexible.
- Be Positive: You have the power to choose your attitude. Choose to be joyful, optimistic, and enthusiastic. See the good in others. Your attitude is contagious. Spread optimism and positive energy.
- Keep Things Fun: While our passion for excellence is real, remember that the world has bigger problems than the daily challenges that make up our work. Stuff happens. Keep perspective. Don’t take things personally or take yourself too seriously. Laugh every day.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequently required to sit.
- Occasionally required to stand.
- Occasionally required to walk.
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Continually required to be in front of computer.
- The employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
