Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Controller Position

Seeking a controller to be responsible for financial control, accounting, and reporting at a food manufacturing and distribution operations in Angola, N.Y. Specific responsibilities include:

• Prepares and reviews cost reports and production analysis.
• Oversees accounting, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Completes month-end closing process and accounts reconciliation.
• Prepares annual budget for manufacturing facility.
• Interacts with distribution center personnel and general managers. Oversees accounts payable for the distribution center.
• Coordinates and completes cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Reviews and maintains transfer prices and communicates profitability concerns.
• Maintains fixed assets and CIP.
• Ensures compliance with New York sales and use tax statute. Maximizes applicable exemptions.
• Develops and maintains labor and overhead standards.
• Assists with the investigation of monthly production variances and provides analytical insight to recurring trends.
• Reviews inventory adjusts, ensuring proper valuation and costing of inventory.
• Reviews and reconciles inventory receipt accruals.
• Analyzes and implements cost accounting methods and procedures.
• Interacts with external auditors during audit process.
• Supports other departments as needed.
• Prepares ad-hoc profitability analysis.

Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, plus 3-5 years of experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Other specific requirements include:

• Cost accounting experience.
• Excellent computer skills including
• Microsoft Excel experience is a MUST.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Experience with Lawson software is a plus.