Corporate Controller

Job Description:

The Corporate Controller  is responsible for the oversight of the Accounting Department and to ensure that all GAAP are followed.  The Controller will also have financial oversight of the facilities as the conscience of the company.

Job Responsibilities: 

The Controller/CFO  position is responsible for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.  The Controller/CFO  also has primary responsibility for funding the operations of subsidiary companies, including wire transfers to cover expenses, at the direction of the President of the company.

Duties and Day-to-Day Responsibilities, but not limited to the following:

Management

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transaction-processing operations.
• Manage all employees in the Accounting Department.

• Establishes, or recommends to management, major corporate economic strategies, objectives, and policies for the company.

• Provides management with timely reviews of an organization’s financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.

• Advises management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
• CPA preferred

Reporting

• Issue timely and complete financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report.
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations.
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Determine variances from the budget and report them to management, particularly significant ones.
• Provide a system of management cost reports, particularly for inventory and cost of goods sold.
• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

Transactions

• Ensure that Accounts Payable are paid in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable.
• Ensure that Accounts Receivable are collected promptly.
• Ensure that monthly bank reconciliations are completed and reviewed.
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis.
• Maintain the chart of accounts in the accounting system.
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system, to include proper documentation for journal entries.
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.

Compliance

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings, including state and Federal income, payroll withholding and sales taxes.

• Establishes relations with banks and other financial institutions.

Minimum Training, Education, and Experience Requirements:

The Controller candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration, and 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a food manufacturing or related industry.  The successful candidate will also be highly computer proficient with experience in MS Office Suite (Access and Excel), Dynamics Great Plains, and/or other accounting programs.

CPA required

Key Metrics:

The Corporate Controller will be held accountable for the following metrics (not all inclusive) as it relates to the operational area assigned.  Additional metrics may be assigned.

Behavior Competencies:                                             

To perform the job successfully, the individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Work Environment:

This position works primarily in an office environment. Will be expected to travel as needed to company subsidiaries, as well as to potential M&A partners to conduct due diligence. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected. Travel to other locations on occassion.