What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Shippers Supply, Inc.?
Shippers Supply is a growing packaging solutions company that has been providing customer solutions since 1928. We have an outstanding small company culture of teamwork, fun, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit where YOU can make a difference!
Responsibilities:
Why Join our Team?
- Shippers Supply is currently located in Hopkins, Minnesota. Later in the year (around October 2024), Shippers Supply will be moving to a brand new facility in Golden Valley, Minnesota
Responsibilities:
- Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
- Maintains the accuracy of general ledger and financial statements
- Manages the departmental coordination of monthly financial statements and related account reconciliations
- Plays a lead role in communicating and interpreting monthly financial statements to management
- Coordinates the scheduling and logistics of year-end review with the firm's CPA along with having all account reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared and ready for review on a timely basis.
- Manages the implementation, timeliness, accuracy, and continuous improvement of the Company's budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Assists the CEO in the cash and risk management strategies and functions of the company
- Leads the accounting department in maintaining the integrity (internal control systems) of overall accounting system
- Owns the finance and accounting department's productivity and has the responsibility of successfully implementing the projects as well as continuously improving upon how to bring value-added services to both our company's internal and external customers.
- Provides leadership in the general accounting, payroll and capital asset and control processes
- Develops and builds financial models to analyze major projects and opportunities
- Works effectively and closely with IT to ensure ERP data excellence for all aspects of accounting, finance and reporting needs of the business.
- Supports the company with financial analysis and reporting to improve operating results
- Assists CEO in managing the banking and treasury functions as well as the banking relationship for the company. Ensures compliance with bank covenants and reporting requirements.
- Provides opportunities for continuous training to the accounting staff to develop both their universal and technical skills to meet the future needs of the company
- Uses systems knowledge and IT productivity tools to automate accounting procedures or make more efficient in all areas
- Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations and best practices
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline. CPA desirable
- 6 years progressive experience in accounting or finance positions with prior experience on a management team.
- 3 years experience managing people and providing coaching, training and leadership.
- Experience in a supply chain / distribution and manufacturing organization(s) of relevant size and complexity preferred
- Knowledge of general accounting, product cost analysis, and GAAP, with strong reporting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and work with other leaders in a collaborative manner
- Excellent and up to date knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices
- Proven ability to lead and develop a team with a roll up your sleeves philosophy and be a champion and a role model for the Company mission, culture, values
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
- Must have a high regard for confidentiality
- Proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Office suite including advanced Excel skills. Acumatica experience a plus
- May travel occasionally to support customers, vendors and other departments
Why Join our Team?
- Ability to make a positive impact on a growing organizations and its employees
- Small team environment
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Company-paid life, AD&D & long term disability
- 401k with company match
- Positive company culture
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Paid Parental Leave
