What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Michigan Sugar Company?
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Michigan Sugar Company has an immediate, full-time opportunity for a Controller, located at the Corporate Office, 122 Uptown Drive, Suite 300, Bay City, MI 48708.
JOB SUMMARY
The Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will oversee the company’s accounting operations while ensuring strict compliance with all applicable accounting principles and internal controls. This role will focus on managing accounting processes, improving operational efficiencies, and maintaining adherence to regulatory and corporate standards. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented and proactive leader, skilled at managing day-to-day financial operations and leading an accounting team. This position also manages Inventory Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accounting Operations:
- Oversee and manage the daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
- Ensure the accuracy of journal entries, account reconciliations, and the closing process each month.
- Internal Controls & Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal control procedures to ensure the integrity of financial data and protect the company’s assets.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, accounting standards (e.g., GAAP), and internal policies.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a collaborative environment to improve performance and development.
- Provide guidance on best practices, technical accounting issues, and problem resolution.
- Audit Coordination:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for both internal and external auditors during audits and reviews.
- Coordinate the preparation of audit materials and support auditors in evaluating financial data and internal controls.
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with corporate regulatory requirements, including accurate and timely filing of relevant reports, surveys, and questionnaires (ex. USDA reporting).
- Work with external advisors as needed to ensure compliance
- Process Improvement:
- Identify areas for improvement in accounting processes and systems, recommending and implementing changes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Drive automation initiatives and support system upgrades or transitions for better workflow management.
- Asset Management:
- Oversee the management of fixed assets, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of asset depreciation and disposals.
- Ensure proper accounting for capital expenditures and asset categorization.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, with MBA or CPA preferred, but not necessary.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive leadership in accounting/finance.
- Demonstrate excellence in oral and written communication.
- Working knowledge of software programs (Outlook, Excel) and PeopleSoft/Oracle is an advantage.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Ability to meet all deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail; accuracy.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast paced/varying environment.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Demonstrate ethics and integrity.
- Provide model behaviour to demonstrate professional values and a high level of confidentiality.
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this position. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required. All staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.
Michigan Sugar Company offers competitive market wages for both hourly and salaried employees, opportunity for professional growth and development, and comprehensive benefit packages that may include medical, dental, 401(k) and paid time off. To learn more visit www.michigansugar.com.
Michigan Sugar Company was founded in 1906 when six smaller sugar companies merged their operations. In 2002, Michigan Sugar Company became a grower-owned cooperative and in 2004, it merged with Monitor Sugar Company to form the company that exists today.
Michigan Sugar Company is headquartered in Bay City and has sugar beet processing facilities in Bay City, Caro, Croswell and Sebewaing. Its nearly 900 grower-owners plant and harvest up to 140,000 acres of sugar beets each year in 17 Michigan counties, as well as Ontario, Canada. Those beets are sliced at the factories and turned into about 1.3 billion pounds of sugar annually.
That sugar is sold to industrial, commercial, and retail customers under the Pioneer and Big Chief brands.
Michigan Sugar Company has approximately 1,000 year-round employees and an additional 1,100 seasonal workers. It is the No. 1 employer in Huron County, the No. 2 employer in Bay and Sanilac counties and the No. 3 employer in Tuscola County. The company’s annual payroll is more than $90 million and its annual local economic impact is about $700 million.
Michigan Sugar Company is the third largest of eight sugar beet processing companies in the United States and Michigan is one of 11 states where sugar beets are grown in the country.
Michigan Sugar Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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