Controller

SUMMARY:

The Controller will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of financial operations and employee relations. This position reports directly to the company President. For technical matters report to External CFO.

The Controller’s responsibilities include the accurate and timely preparation and analyses of all facets of the financial operations of the company, including financial statement preparation, cash

management, budget preparation and analyses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and all other fiscally related duties. The Controller’s responsibilities will also include working with international remote teams that support financial activities for the company on a daily basis.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all aspects of accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general ledger entries, bank reconciliation, credit card expense report reconciliation, cash applications, collections, and payroll)
• Responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial processing, month end inventory close, cash management reports, and balance sheet reconciliation with the help of both the internal and back-office team.
• Manage, track and monitor inventory movements according to regular operation and requirements, ensuring proper controls are in place to prevent risks.
• Responsible for cash management, including performing international wire transfers, ACH payments, and maintaining lines of credit
• Lead ERP activities related to, finance modules and inventory, to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
• Maintain professional banking relationships
• Process new customer credit references and assign credit limits and terms
• Coordinate and direct the development and preparation of budgets, forecasts, and projections
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
• Review payroll taxes and ensure timely payment of payroll and corporate taxes by payroll service
• Support and prepare State Sales & Use Taxes: quarterly; semi-annually; or annually with the help of consultant
• Maintain foreign currency exchange tables
• Co-ordinate with back-office team to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, bank reports, and various detailed analysis reports, including MISC-1099 for sales agents
• Maintain files and comply with record retention requirements
• Negotiate the company’s insurance policies annually or as often as fiscally beneficial (physical damage, liability, worker’s compensation) and oversee the claims submission process to ensure loss control measures are being adhered to
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned
• Lead a team of 2 – 3 persons in the finance and accounting department

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals
• Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities with superior numeric skills
• Strong understanding and use of ERP system for finance, Syspro and Quickbooks preferred
• Must be result and profit oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations and

perform multifaceted projects

• Must be highly motivated and have the ability to function independently and multi-task
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to manage and direct employees and resolve conflicts, problems and complaints
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, able to be a key team player
• Expert computer skills – proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Access, and Outlook with

emphasize on using a merge program that transfers data to the appropriate forms

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, combined with 5-7 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance; MBA, CFA or CPA strongly preferred

Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a sales driven customer service organization, preferably in a manufacturing/distribution center environment with exposure to Quality Control