Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to lead our organization's financial and accounting operations. This is a key leadership role with the opportunity to strengthen financial processes, enhance operational efficiency, and provide meaningful insights that support the organization's continued growth and success. The Controller will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, audits, compliance, and internal controls while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the organization's financial information. As a trusted partner to executive leadership, the Controller will translate financial data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations that help guide sound business decisions. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-driven financial leader with strong knowledge of GAAP, excellent analytical and leadership skills, and a proven ability to improve financial systems, processes, and controls. This individual will bring both strategic perspective and hands-on expertise to a role that has a direct impact on the organization's financial strength and future.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Perform all journal entries, reconciliations, recording deposits, checks, inventory, WIP, intercompany transfers, etc.
- Review monthly trial balances to ensure all entries and reports are accurate and timely.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure the general ledger reflects all current bank transactions for the period.
- Prepare, update, and maintain the chart of accounts as needed.
- Plan and lead the annual budgeting process working with the Sr Management team to deliver an annual budget to the Board. Monitor and update budget quarterly.
- Maintain all accounting and financial management systems and analyze sales, costs, cash flow, and margin trends and quarterly percent of completion calculations.
- Prepare financial statements and analyze variances between actual and budgeted amounts for the quarter/year. Work with department managers to find solutions to improve operational results that are over or below budget.
- Lead and handle any other administrative, legal negotiation or financial tasks with outside partners, vendors, etc.
- Advise the Management team on all banking, leasing, and outside accounting relationships and work closely with outside CPAs to ensure that federal, state and local tax filings are filed accurately and timely.
- Participate in Management Team meetings, collaborate with other managers and assist management in general and effective communication with employees of company status, strategies, plans and objectives.
- Prepare all year-end reconciliations for annual review.
- Prepare domestic and international wires.
- Responsible for bi-weekly payroll and quarterly commission calculations.
- Other duties and tasks may be assigned to support organizational goals
EDUCATION
4-year degree in finance and/or accounting (or equivalent certifications) is required. MBA or equivalent degree/certification is preferred.
EXPERIENCE
: 5+ years' management experience in finance and controllership for privately held companies is preferred. Experience in the manufacturing industry/environment is preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills in bookkeeping, GAAP standards, finance and accounting.
- Skills in working with auditors, CPAs, and attorneys on varied financial issues.
- Supervisory skills and ability to manage employees to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and team working ability with employees, venders, customers, and partners.
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and financial accounting software and ability to quickly become adept in new/varied financial software.
Pay:
$120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person