FINANCE MANAGEMENT

Controller

Company Profile

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear. 

Position

SAS is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Accounting Department as Controller who will report to the CFO.   The Controller will provide day-to-day financial management of the finance and accounting organization and insure data integrity of the financial management systems.

Job Responsibilities 

• Ensure all accounting processes, transactions and accounting information are managed in accordance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial reports, projections, analysis and variance reports are prepared and provided on a timely basis.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of annual audit schedules, account reconciliations and tax schedules as needed for audit preparation and compliance with tax and regulatory authorities.
• Develop, monitor, and oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial, administrative, and internal controls necessary to safeguard all assets and assure integrity in the financial reporting.
• Consolidate, analyze and interpret financial statements and reports.
• Develop, train, and evaluate performance of finance and accounting personnel
• Coordinate the preparation of schedules required for reporting requirements including income, sales, and personal property tax returns.
• Assist with the preparation of schedules needed to manage and maintain insurance needs, including General Liability, Property insurance and, Workers Compensation, etc.
• Oversight of Cost Accounting functions to include factory cost tracking of material, labor, and overhead variances, cost allocation and be able to lead meetings to explain variances.
• Oversight of quarterly and year-end inventory.
• Responsible for inventory analysis for both raw material and finished goods.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies for day-to-day operational procedures and administration.
• Coordinate all audits with outside firms and agencies.
• Provide leadership in the continuous evaluation and implementation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives. 

Job Qualifications 

• Strong leadership skills that are displayed through leading by example, and treating people with respect.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLookups, etc) 
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment, while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Display strong attention to detail
• Must possess ability to exercise confidentiality. 

Education & Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA or MBA required
• Experience working in Big 4 public accounting firm a plus.
• Experience with Enterprise systems and system implementations a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing/retail environment a plus
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.      

Physical Requirements

• Physical labor is necessary for 8 hours or more per day with breaks approximately every two hours including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, talking, hearing and engaging in repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs
• Must be able to sit or stand for 8 – 10 hours.

• Manual dexterity and coordination  
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer, visual inspection, and prepare and analyze projects. 
• Consistently be able to operate a computer

SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to-race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class. No phone calls or agencies please.