What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at MWP Supply Inc dba Cardinal Home Center?
Cardinal Home Center provides comprehensive solutions to builders, contractors, and homeowners utilizing expertise, inspiration, and top industry building supplies. We are a local fourth-generation family-owned business with over 35 years in the lumber and building supply industry. Our customers have come to depend on the helpful advice our friendly associates provide. We offer competitive pay and benefits in a flexible, family-oriented work environment.
Job Description:
We have an opening for a Controller responsible for planning and directing the accounting operations of Cardinal Home Center’s seven locations. Responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial reporting, while playing a significant role in financial planning and analysis.
Primary Responsibilities and Workflow
Leadership & Team Management:
- Provide leadership and support to a cross-location accounting team consisting of two accounts receivable clerks, three accounts payable clerks, and an office manager.
Cash Management:
- Oversee daily reconciliation of bank accounts and monitor cash flow projections to ensure liquidity and financial health.
Financial Reporting:
- Supervise all aspects of month-end close processes and general ledger functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including supporting workpapers, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Assist in the preparation of a quarterly comprehensive financial reporting package.
Financial Analysis:
- Generate analytical reviews of the balance sheet and income statement to identify trends, variances, and areas for potential improvements.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for optimization.
Invoice & General Ledger Oversight:
- Ensure that invoices are approved, accurately coded, and properly reflected in the general ledger.
Cost Management & Efficiency:
- Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for cost reductions throughout the business.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations.
Audit Support:
- Assist external auditors by providing necessary financial statements and information for the annual audit conducted by an external CPA firm.
Financial Procedure Oversight:
- Oversee and ensure the integrity of all financial procedures and records.
Other Duties:
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity (strongly preferred)
- Proficient with MS Office (required)
- Experience with ERP/ECI Solutions (preferred)
- Eligible to work in the US (required)
We Love to See:
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- A team player that is flexible, collaborative, optimistic, cooperative, that is self-motivated with a desire to excel in a fast-paced, goal driven work environment.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical/Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Holidays (6 major holidays)
- Employee Discount
