Controller

Full Time

On Site (working from 2 NJ offices)

As a key member of the Company’s senior staff, the Controller leads the day-to-day management, operation and team management of all General Accounting functions relating to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Cash Management, General Ledger maintenance and Financial Statement preparation. The Controller has the additional responsibility for cash management, forecasting and budgets.

The primary responsibilities required for this role are:

• Supervision and review of the accurate and timely recording of all accounting transactions in their books of original entry. Performs necessary reviews of key expense categories to determine accuracy and areas for cost savings. Maintains adequate systems and controls.
• Reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger control account. Prepare trial balance with all adjusting journal entries and account analysis.
• Timely preparation of the monthly management financial reporting package which includes the profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements with comparisons to budget and prior years.
• Cash management on a daily and weekly basis, including a rolling cash forecast.
• Prepare annual budget in conjunction with management team.
• Work closely with other members of the management team. Develop and train staff.
• Assist with HR related functions, including benefits administration and payroll. Review and approve Payroll and related journal entries.
• Ensure 1099 filings are completed timely.
• Prepares and manages all reviews/audits.
• Special projects as needed. Supports all aspects of business where needed.
• Build good customer/vendor relationships through communications and timely problem resolutions.
• Have experience with driving growth through opportunity, M&A or alternative methods

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, with a minimum of 5 -7 years in general accounting, and annual budgets of $15million plus.
• Thorough, analytical, detail oriented, forward thinking. Ability to see the complete transaction flow and streamline processes to increase efficiencies
• Fully developed skills and experience with Net Suite, ERP, Outlook, Excel, and Word. Good understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Exhibits characteristics such as leadership, ability to multi-task and coordinate diverse responsibilities.
• Acute attention to detail
• Experience in B2B, Manufacturing preferred

COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Oral and Written Communication—Writes and speaks clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Planning/Organizing--Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
• technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: computer, copier, fax, calculator

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.