What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller - Intergro, Inc. (On-Site in Clearwater, FL) position at Bunzl plc?
Intergro, a division of Bunzl, is seeking a Branch Controller for our office in Clearwater. As a professional agricultural solutions company, Intergro provides the products professional growers need to maximize marketable yields and improve profits.
The Controller will direct the financial accounting and reporting activities of the organization and establish accounting procedures and reporting guidelines. The Controller is responsible for executing current processes at a high level while modernizing the system and improving processes, ensuring the integrity of the department's policies. Responsibilities will include overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash accounting, preparation of financial statements, coordination with external auditors, tax filings, and monitoring capital expenditures.
Responsibilities
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
The Controller will direct the financial accounting and reporting activities of the organization and establish accounting procedures and reporting guidelines. The Controller is responsible for executing current processes at a high level while modernizing the system and improving processes, ensuring the integrity of the department's policies. Responsibilities will include overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash accounting, preparation of financial statements, coordination with external auditors, tax filings, and monitoring capital expenditures.
Responsibilities
- Effectively collaborate with business partners and leadership team when providing financial guidance used to drive the business's sustained profitable growth
- Manage Accounting staff, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Assess, define and execute specific opportunities with organic gross margin, working capital, and operating efficiencies
- Implementation and compliance of IFRS, GAAP, and internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financial data and safeguarding of company assets
- Accounting close process
- Prepare financial reporting data as required
- Prepare financial statements and other reports for management that summarize results of the operations
- Prepare budget variance and trend analysis of profit and loss/balance sheet accounts and various financial/operational ratios
- Review analysis with management to assist operating locations in meeting financial and operational objectives
- Coordinate and prepare annual budgets
- Coordinate financial audits with external/internal auditors and assist Corporate with other financial related regulatory audits
- Review, analyze and monitor bad debt and inventory provision accruals
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Certified Public Accountant certification highly preferred
- Minimum of 7-10 years of demonstrated experience in Accounting/Finance required
- Strong technical knowledge of Accounting and Finance, as well as strong analytical skills
- Specific knowledge of the import industry helpful
- Previous knowledge of the SAP, TM1, HFM, and Blackline desired
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications
- Must be successful in problem identification and resolution
- Detail-oriented with a strong understanding of the principles of planning and organizing
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership ability; proactive with a strong sense of urgency
- Minimal travel maybe required
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
