Controller

KPM Human Capital Solutions is seeking a Controller, with an emphasis in financial and administrative management on behalf of a Springfield-based manufacturing & distribution client. This is an exciting and high-impact leadership role for someone eager to take on a multi-entity financial management opportunity. 

YOU are: Futuristic, strategic & a visionary – energized by not just what is, but what could be, and how a company’s financial operations drive success. You are comfortable challenging the status quo, because you understand what got you here won’t get you there. You’re ready to work in a collaborative environment and champion a culture of integrity, commitment, caring, team-orientation and customer-first values. You’re goal oriented, enthusiastic about modernization, growth, and achieving long-term success.

This Company is: Driven, transformative and successful. Working toward big targets through a focus on vision, people, data, identifying issues, process improvement and traction. Seeking the right financial leader to help take them to the next level. 

What You’ll Do
•    Oversee the financials of multiple companies under the same ownership. 
•    Consolidate financial reporting, ensuring compliance across all entities.
•    Implement best practices for efficiency and accuracy across the portfolio of businesses.
•    Prepare and deliver reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations. 
•    Identify cost savings mechanisms throughout the organization and make recommendations for implementation.
•    Advise executive management about a variety to topics, including insurance coverage protection, and operational adjustments due to tax code revisions.
•    Represent the Finance department on the leadership team, and provide input and recommendations to leadership on matters concerning finance, accounting, and the admin department.
•    Monitor all aspects of accounting operation.
•    Identify areas to improve cash flow within the organization.
•    Direct determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
•    Direct preparation of budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting
documentation and justification.
•    Maintain and ensure accuracy of all general ledger accounts, including inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies.
•    Prepare documents and statements to file state and federal taxes.
•    Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
•    Coordinate and oversee all month end posting activity within the company to properly close the
month on a timely basis. This includes the preparation and review of journal entries as well as
all subsidiary ledgers.
•    Perform and oversee the monthly closing process, including the preparation and validation of
financial statements.
•    Maintain cash control for all operating cash accounts and arrange for audits of all company
accounts.
•    Prepare monthly sales tax returns and all quarterly use tax returns on a timely basis to ensure that all reporting deadlines are met.

Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred, 5 years of progressive relative experience and/or training.
•    Experience with mid-sized companies undergoing transformational change; wiling to embrace the opportunities and navigate that challenges that come with such change.
•    Proven success in leading teams, especially establishing or rebuilding accounting departments, and creating strong, effective departments.
•    Experience or interest in the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), helping drive organizational change and fostering accountability within the company. 
•    Success with change management initiatives, understanding the importance of establishing trust, and fostering collaboration within a team.
•    Proficiency with QuickBooks and ERP systems.
•    Integrity is non-negotiable.
•    Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax law.
•    Excellent communication skills – ability to speak and write effectively in a way that helps drive progress. Keeps leadership informed at a high-level and translates complex financial information in a way that is understandable.
•    Ability to thrive in a high-autonomy role. Must have intrinsic motivation and a desire to take full-ownership of rebuilding the accounting function. 

Physical Requirements
•    Ability to read computer screen & proof printed materials.
•    Must be able to physically perform basic life operational functions: standing, walking, feeling, talking, hearing, lifting, climbing, balancing and making repetitive motions.
•    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
•    Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

This client is an equal opportunity employer and employer decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, or creed, disability, national origin, or any other protected status.