Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

If you are a hands on Controller who takes pride in clean books, accurate financials and working with a closely held family run business (no corporate suit and ties here!), this could be your perfect fit.

Bring your Controller accounting experience to a family owned business with a 30 year history of success where you can lead and mentor an accounting team.

This is your opportunity if you enjoy being in the details and leading a team. You will close the books, work through journal entries and reconciliations, oversee accounting across multiple entities and lead the accounting team. If you want a long term home where you can roll up your sleeves, own the accounting function and take pride in doing the work well, this is your opportunity.

As Controller, you will lead the accounting operations for multiple entities and divisions while managing and coaching a team of 4 to 5 accounting support staff.

You will:

• Own the month end and year end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations and preparation of accurate financial statements
• Establish and maintain a consistent and efficient month end close process
• Manage accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities (including operating companies, property management entities and an international sales)
• Manage and reconcile intercompany accounting activity and transactions
• Review transactional accounting activity completed by accounts payable and accounts receivable staff, ensuring accuracy and appropriate follow through
• Work hands on within the general ledger and accounting records, researching discrepancies and completing accounting work when needed
• Provide timely and accurate financial statements and financial information to management including identifying areas for improvement with the financials / areas to improve business operations
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial reporting, controls and overall department efficiency

You have:

• Prior experience working in a hands on Controller role with direct responsibility for closing the books at month end and preparing financial statements
• Prior experience owning month end close, including journal entries, reconciliations and month end close checklists
• Prior experience managing accounting across multiple entities and handling intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Prior experience leading, managing, coaching and developing accounting staff
• Desire/enjoyment for working with a privately held, family owned or closely held business environment – you enjoy working with a close team in a more casual environment
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Hands on approach – you like rolling up your sleeves in addition to being the leader
• Strong organization and follow through – you are very organized in how you structure your day to accomplish your goals and keep track of many moving parts

You might have:

• Prior accounting experience in manufacturing, recycling, scrap
• Prior experience using Quick Books Desktop
• CPA or CMA designation

Your compensation will be $160,000 to $190,000 + , and eligible for performance based bonus. You will be paid weekly, receive a full suite of medical, dental and vision insurance options and a 401k plan with employer contribution.