Controller

SUMMARY

The Controller is responsible for providing timely and accurate information, primarily financial in nature, about all company activities that will assist management, its shareholders and other users in making educated decisions about the company’s future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements.
• Provide assistance in the form of education and financial information to management and the operations department to assist them with decision making, accountability and attainment of company goals.
• Manage all accounting operations including billing, accounts receivable, customer credit, accounts payable, inventory costing, fixed assets, general ledger and financial reporting. This includes oversight and development of accounting department personnel.
• Lead/participate in company-wide projects and serve as member of the company leadership team.
• Preparation and entry of journal entries.
• Manage the status of capital projects.
• Identify cost savings opportunities.
• Participate in the business insurance renewal process.
• Manage and comply with local and state reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Make recommendations regarding the company’s internal controls and accounting policies to best safeguard company assets.
• Make recommendations regarding the company’s internal controls and accounting policies in order to ensure control over financial transactions and financial reporting. This includes but would not be limited to revenue recognition and expense cutoff.
• Major role in any new ERP system implementation.
• Provide assistance with the forecast process.
• Manage audits performed by internal and external auditors.
• Manage the record retention efforts of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Eight years’ work experience in an accounting function.
• Three or more years’ supervisory experience in an accounting/financial management function.
• Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and financial management experience.
• Mathematical skills.
• Data entry skills.
• Working knowledge payroll, and other taxes
• Process driven focus with exceptional analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to use MS Office software applications, such as Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Organizational ability and ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal, leadership and team building skills to maintain positive employee relations and high levels of employee engagement.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to occasionally travel to other locations.