Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

The Financial Controller will lead day-to-day accounting operations for the company’s US operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the financial close, accounting operations, internal controls, inventory and cost accounting, audit support and development of the accounting team.

The Controller will oversee a Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable team while partnering closely with finance, operations and plant leadership. The company is also in the early stages of a multi-year ERP transition from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Business Central, and this person will play an important role in that implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close activities and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, inventory and intercompany activity.
• Manage and develop the accounting and Accounts Payable teams.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership on inventory, cost accounting, cycle counts and operational accounting issues.
• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve and automate accounting processes.
• Support the company’s ERP implementation and related systems improvements.
• Coordinate audit requirements and maintain appropriate accounting documentation and controls.