What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Controller position at Skyline Displays Inc.?
Summary
The Controller oversees the operations of the Accounting Department. As head of the Accounting Department, the Controller protects and conserves a business’s resources and accurately reports on its financial position, manages the finance organization efficiently, and developments and maintains internal control policies and procedures, and ensures compliance internal control policies and procedures.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Team size: ~20-25
Primary Duties, Responsibilities
• Manage all aspects of accounting: billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses.
• Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations.
• Oversee payments of all accounts; ensuring all accounts are paid on time.
• Process accounts and collecting payments.
• Monitor cash and funding balances.
• Keep an organized filing system of all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and debts.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements for record and review, and of monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports.
• Organize information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors.
• Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices.
• Complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting.
• Ensuring company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and business partners.
• Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management and chief financial officer.
• Additional duties as needed or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in SAP a plus. The current ERP is SAP but the Company is evaluating alternative ERPs.
o Enterprise Applications used by the Company: SAP (ERP), Microsoft Dynamics (CRM), Adobe Workfront (Project Management), Coupa (Vendor Spend Management), ExhibitForce (Customer Assets Management).
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• 15 years previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager.
• 5 years previous experience as a Controller managing teams greater than 10 professionals.
• Cost accounting, manufacturing and/or light assembly background.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with software system implementations.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
• Work is sedentary in nature and the work environment is typically hybrid.
About Skyline
Headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, Skyline is a leading vertically integrated provider of displays, exhibits, and related services for trade shows and large corporate events. In addition to trade show booth design and build services, Skyline’s solution offerings include installation and dismantle, asset management, exhibit storage, rental and show services. Skyline is a recognized leader in the industry, with an exceptional reputation for quality, design, and service. For more information, please visit Skyline.com.
