Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Our client, a $50 million manufacturer/distributor, is looking to hire a Controller. The role offers the opportunity to own the accounting (managing a team of 2-3), work with the CFO on budgeting/forecasting and ad hoc projects and interact with the leadership team across the company.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cost accounting.
• Manage and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
• Responsible for daily cash reconciliations and posting of cash management journal entries
• Prepares general ledger and timely reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, key performance indicators (KPIs), and management reporting packages.
• Partner with the CFO to provide financial insights, variance analysis, and recommendations that support business decisions.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast updates, including variance-to-budget analysis and reporting to leadership.
• Develop financial models and ad hoc analysis to support pricing, profitability, and strategic decision-making across the business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
• Manufacturing, distribution, and/or public accounting preferred