controller

Job details Summary Spherion $115,000 per year Permanent 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Industry accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations) Reference number S_174600 Job details Spherion Staffing is partnering with a manufacturing client in Blue Earth, MN, to find an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to lead their accounting team. This is a direct-hire position offering a competitive salary and great benefits. As the Controller, you'll be the financial backbone of the company, overseeing all accounting functions and providing crucial insights to ownership. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can manage a team while also handling complex financial tasks. ...

Salary:

$115,000

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Paid Time Off Profit Sharing Plan 7

Paid Holidays Responsibilities:

Supervise a team of 3-4 accounting staff members, ensuring accuracy in all financial records, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll. Manage day-to-day cash flow, bank accounts, and lines of credit, and prepare cash forecasts to meet the company's needs. Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements and other essential management reports. Coordinate the annual financial audit with an external firm, preparing all necessary documentation. You'll also implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard against fraud. Utilize your knowledge of cost accounting to determine Bills of Material, manufacturing overhead, and labor rates. You'll collaborate with the sales team to set product pricing, calculate profit margins, and prepare customer quotes. This role also includes coordinating both annual and cycle counts of inventory. Oversee the preparation of Sales/Use Tax returns and Federal Excise Tax Form 720. While preparing income tax returns isn't required, a strong understanding of depreciation, business tax credits, and multi-state filings is a plus. You'll also be responsible for creating and managing budgets for the overall company, as well as for specific product lines and manufacturing locations.

Skills:

A strong understanding of different taxes, including concepts like depreciation, business tax credits, and multi-state filings. Direct experience with cost accounting, including establishing and analyzing costs for materials, labor, and overhead. Prior experience working with independent auditing firms and preparing necessary work papers for annual audits.

Inventory Management:

Familiarity with coordinating both annual physical inventory counts and ongoing cycle counts.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in a Controller or similar senior accounting role, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and lead a small accounting team. Expertise in preparing accurate financial statements and management reports. Proficiency in preparing and filing Sales/Use Tax returns. Don't wait, apply today for this great Direct Hire opportunity! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more Spherion Staffing is partnering with a manufacturing client in Blue Earth, MN, to find an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to lead their accounting team. This is a direct-hire position offering a competitive salary and great benefits. As the Controller, you'll be the financial backbone of the company, overseeing all accounting functions and providing crucial insights to ownership. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can manage a team while also handling complex financial tasks.

Salary:

$115,000

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Paid Time Off Profit Sharing Plan 7

Paid Holidays Responsibilities:

Supervise a team of 3-4 accounting staff members, ensuring accuracy in all financial records, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll. Manage day-to-day cash flow, bank accounts, and lines of credit, and prepare cash forecasts to meet the company's needs. Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements and other essential management reports. Coordinate the annual financial audit with an external firm, preparing all necessary documentation. You'll also implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard against fraud. ... Utilize your knowledge of cost accounting to determine Bills of Material, manufacturing overhead, and labor rates. You'll collaborate with the sales team to set product pricing, calculate profit margins, and prepare customer quotes. This role also includes coordinating both annual and cycle counts of inventory. Oversee the preparation of Sales/Use Tax returns and Federal Excise Tax Form 720. While preparing income tax returns isn't required, a strong understanding of depreciation, business tax credits, and multi-state filings is a plus. You'll also be responsible for creating and managing budgets for the overall company, as well as for specific product lines and manufacturing locations.

Skills:

A strong understanding of different taxes, including concepts like depreciation, business tax credits, and multi-state filings. Direct experience with cost accounting, including establishing and analyzing costs for materials, labor, and overhead. Prior experience working with independent auditing firms and preparing necessary work papers for annual audits.

Inventory Management:

Familiarity with coordinating both annual physical inventory counts and ongoing cycle counts.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in a Controller or similar senior accounting role, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and lead a small accounting team. Expertise in preparing accurate financial statements and management reports. Proficiency in preparing and filing Sales/Use Tax returns. Don't wait, apply today for this great Direct Hire opportunity! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more key responsibilities Supervise a team of 3-4 accounting staff members, ensuring accuracy in all financial records, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll. Manage day-to-day cash flow, bank accounts, and lines of credit, and prepare cash forecasts to meet the company's needs.

Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements and other essential management reports. Coordinate the annual financial audit with an external firm, preparing all necessary documentation. You'll also implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard against fraud.

Utilize your knowledge of cost accounting to determine Bills of Material, manufacturing overhead, and labor rates. You'll collaborate with the sales team to set product pricing, calculate profit margins, and prepare customer quotes. This role also includes coordinating both annual and cycle counts of inventory.

Oversee the preparation of Sales/Use Tax returns and Federal Excise Tax Form 720. While preparing income tax returns isn't required, a strong understanding of depreciation, business tax credits, and multi-state filings is a plus. You'll also be responsible for creating and managing budgets for the overall company, as well as for specific product lines and manufacturing locations. experience 4-7 years skills A strong understanding of different taxes, including concepts like depreciation, business tax credits, and multi-state filings.

Direct experience with cost accounting, including establishing and analyzing costs for materials, labor, and overhead.

Prior experience working with independent auditing firms and preparing necessary work papers for annual audits.

Inventory Management:

Familiarity with coordinating both annual physical inventory counts and ongoing cycle counts. education Associate share this job. send via e-mail print it