Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Overview

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Reynoldsburg, OH

The Controller is responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial records and reporting thereon, including analysis, interpretation, and accurate and timely presentation of the financial statements in accordance with GAAP. The Controller will assist with forecasting and annual budget preparation, internal audits, actual performance against budgets and forecasts, working capital management, and will also oversee the workflow of division operations.

• Generous Pay commensurate with experience and/or education and commission.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical care, and short-term & long-term disability insurance
• 401K retirement program with employer match
• Paid holidays, sick and vacation time
• Employee purchase pricing on auto, power sport, and bicycle tires

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is required
• CPA Certification or an MBA is highly preferred

• Knowledge of corporate accounts payable policies, procedures, and regulations
• Strong knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel with the ability to generate and analyze spreadsheets
• Experience with accounting software and relevant financial systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to process computer data, format, and generate reports
• Knowledge of mathematics

• Oversee daily accounting processes, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable, and ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, manage internal and external audits, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws.
• Develop and implement internal controls to reduce the risk of errors, fraud, and omissions.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, provide strategic recommendations to management, and help the company make sound financial decisions.
• Prepare journal entries, monthly closing reports, and reconciliations.
• Monitor and review sub-ledger system and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Support purchasing to ensure the integrity of inventory transactions, including cycle counts, valuation adjustments, and standard cost roll-ups.
• Perform banking functions, such as preparation of daily deposits, ACH payment processing, and bank reconciliation.
• Oversee monthly customer accounts receivable and collection status and reports to management as needed.
• Process and perform accounts payable functions in the absence of the A/P administrator.
• Process and perform accounts receivable functions in the absence of the A/R administrator.
• Review operating expenses for cost-effectiveness and identification of corrective actions needed.
• Review daily sales batches entered by branch locations for accurate pricing and gross margin, and update sales batches to the sub-ledger.
• Review and resolve financial procedures, operations, and workflow among all locations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Complete and coordinate organizational reports as required by Kenda and serve as accounting liaison.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Inventory and update data in Asset Keeper.
• Manage and coordinate the year-end physical inventory process, and be on-site during the count process, as needed.
• Assist Group Controller with special projects and independent audits when requested.
• Prepare annual budget for management approval.
• Prepares sales & use tax, and excise tax returns.
• Responsible for drafting and implementing performance standards, conducting performance reviews, managing employee relations, and ensuring adherence to company procedures and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Work is usually performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Physical demands of the position are sitting, walking, and constant viewing of the computer screen
• No or minimal exposure to physical risk

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)