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Robert Half
Corporate Controller
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What they do
A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$159,071 / year median in Pennsylvania
+3% projected growth
Job Description
The Controller serves as the senior financial and administrative leader for a mid-sized manufacturer and is responsible for the overall financial, operational and administrative support of the organization. Reporting directly to the President, this position provides strategic leadership for Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Information Technology, while ensuring the integrity of the Company's financial reporting, internal controls and compliance activities. The Controller partners closely with executive leadership to develop financial strategies that drive profitable growth, improve operational performance and support sound business decisions. Planning
- Budget Development
- Monthly Forecasting
- Strategic Financial Analysis
- Capital Investments Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversee the month-end/year-end close process
- Consolidate Financials
- Final review/Sign-off of financials
- Ensure GAAP compliance
- Reporting to lenders & ownership
- Ensure accurate inventory valuation Daily Cash Management
- Review cash position
- Short-term/Long-term cash forecast
- Disbursement approvals Oversee IT
- Oversee IT Budget
- Set Strategic Priorities
- Oversee Vendor Contracts
- Technology Roadmap
- Risk Management
- ERP Oversee HR
- Benefits Strategy
- Annual Salary Planning
- 401k Administration
- HR Budgeting
- Employment Risk
- Policy Approval Risk Management
- Commercial Insurance Renewals
- Credit Limits
- Maintaining proper internal controls & Accounting Manual External Audits & Regulatory/Surveys
- To include but not limited to: Annual financial audit, insurance audits, tax audits, all commerce and census as required by law Compliance
- 1099's
- Work with corporate tax group on annual tax returns
- Payroll tax issues, local taxes, sales taxes, etc.
- Maintain Tax Calendar & ensure completion Profitability Analysis
- Pricing Strategy Support
- Long Term Planning
- Analyze profitability by job, item and customer Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Serve as a member of the Executive Management Team
- Work close with operational managers to achieve company goals
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- CPA or Master's Preferred
- 10+ years progressive accounting experience
- 5+ years Experience in manufacturing with job costing, inventory valuation
- Experience in multi-site environment Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.