Corporate Financial Controller

At Daniel Defense Only the Best Build the Best

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the worlds finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to honor God and defend freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

The Corporate Financial Controller (FC) is a senior management position that will be responsible for the functions outlined below:

Primary Functions:

• Oversight and responsibility for financial reporting, internal controls, treasury management, tax planning, insurance management, internal audit, quality of earnings, and enterprise value creation within Daniel Defense.
• Responsible for the accounting operations of the company to include but not limited to the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, a comprehensive set of Sarbanes-Oxley level financial controls, and budgets / forecasts 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 (GAAP).

Management

• Lead and optimize all accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP.
• Directly responsible for accounting for day-to-day operations of accounting function (GL, AP, AR, month, quarter, and year-end close).
• Develop and mentor a high-performance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Establish and continuously improve business processes and procedures to drive scalability in a high growth environment.
• Drive data transformation to deliver faster and richer insights in support of data-driven decision making
• Oversee the accounting requirements of sister or non-for-profit organizations as required, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
• Maintain Certified Public Accountant professional education credits and other requirements.
• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.

Financial Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards (GAAP).
• Prepare journal entries, as necessary, and manage the period close responsibility checklist.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze results, and recommend corrective action.

Internal Controls

• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure compliance, and promote operational efficiency.
• Maintain documented accounting policies and a system of internal financial controls in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions.
• Administer inventory cycle count program.

Treasury and Cash Management:

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure the company meets its financial obligations and is positioned for growth.
• Oversee the company's cash position, banking relations, credit policies, and procedures, ensuring cash is balanced daily and projections are accurate.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor compliance with debt covenants

Audit

• Coordinate with external auditors during audits and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Develop internal audit procedures and oversee ongoing internal audit activities.
• Ensure appropriate costing for existing products and new products coming to market.

Tax

• Manage tax return filing process in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines for all sales/use, property, and federal excise taxes.
• Coordinate with external partners to ensure timely filing of all income tax returns and estimated payments.

Insurance / Risk Management

• Support annual insurance renewal and risk mitigation activities.
• Conduct annual reviews of corporate business, worker's compensation, and other insurances, contributing to final insurance decisions.

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