Financial Controller

Client

Our client is an established and successful manufacturing company that is dedicated to producing high-quality, ever-growing, and changing product lines tailored to the customer's wants needs, and specifications.

Summary

Seeking a Controller to direct and manage the overall Accounting Department and Payroll functions. This role involves aligning financial policies and procedures with company objectives, establishing financial reporting systems and controls, and ensuring compliance with expenditure requirements. The Controller will oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll, optimizing processes to ensure accuracy and timely payments.

Additionally, they will manage financial reporting for the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, budgets, and sales results, while also supporting cost reduction initiatives and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments are essential for success in this role.

Location

Jacksonville, FL. Onsite position with direct reports. Flexibility to work virtually once a week.

Compensation

Enjoy a competitive base salary, bonus, mileage reimbursement, company phone and credit card, plus full benefits.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Accounts Payable to ensure that all charges are posted to the correct accounts. Assure vendors are paid at maximum terms taking advantage of all discounts.
• Works to optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships including line of credit movements, reconciling checking accounts, and initiates needed strategies for improvement.
• Manage Accounts Receivables including timely/accurate invoicing, posting cash and follow-up with customers to insure payment within terms. Manage credit program including credit applications, credit approvals and credit hold system. Establish and meet “days outstanding” targets.
• Establish and maintain financial reporting systems and controls relating to Income Statement, Balance Sheet, budgets, sales results/history, and AR status. Ensure reports accurately reflect the financial results/status of the company.
• Oversee payroll. Makes sure that all local and federal rules are followed and in compliance. Audits payroll for accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist CPA Firm with annual review.
• File all necessary governmental, insurance, taxes, or other reports timely.
• Ensure that systems/procedures are in place and being followed so that accurate average, BOM, current, and future costs are maintained.
• Research P&L results and analyze them. Determine systems/procedures requirements to calculate P&L by the customer, by product line, and by class of trade etc.
• Develop overall management of the company’s Cost Reduction activities. Assist each functional area in the Cost Reduction program.
• Ensure that the company is following all Federal and State regulatory requirements.
• Implement annual plans and objectives for each department of responsibility.
• Keep the CEO informed of departmental status and any issues/problems as they arise.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting required.
• Technology experience in Microsoft Office, Windows, NT, Excel, and Word is a must.
• Must have strong leadership skills, and exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work and interact with all departments throughout the company.