Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day general ledger functions in a manufacturing environment. This position will lead AR/AP and a Senior Accountant to carry out reconciling balance sheet accounts and bank statements. Maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures.

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on daily accounting tasks list below (not limited) if needed:
  • Produce all month end, quarter end and year end accounting reports.
  • Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and intercompany balances on a timely basis
  • Conduct vendor setup, customer setup, W-9's, vendor address changes, tax reporting requirements (1099's)
  • Prepare required tax fillings (Sales/Use tax, property tax...)
  • Prepare monthly actual to budget variance analysis
  • Participate in financial standards setting, forecast and budget process
  • Assist with preparing PBC documents required by the audit
  • Keep track of fixed assets, depreciation and amortization schedule and book the entries
  • Verify and book payroll entries
  • Assist with cost analysis and inventory management
• Develop internal control mechanisms throughout each department for the protection of company assets.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Prepare and/or direct employees in preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.
• Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
• Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
• Year-end physical inventory and monthly inventory cycle counts.
• Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to clarify roles, and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Must be a self-starter able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Must understand priorities.
• Must take ownership of his/her tasks
• Must be familiar with cut-off procedures and period accounting requirements.
• Must be detail oriented, thorough, and command excellent time management skills
• Must have a thorough understanding in accounting within a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to effectively communicate all levels of management.

• Minimum of a BA; CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Experiences with Manufacturing company and cost accounting is preferred.
• 7-10 years of accounting and finance
• Experience gathering, evaluating, presenting, and…