Financial Controller

Bell Laboratories Inc., a highly successful specialty chemical manufacturer, has an opportunity for a motivated individual to join our talented team. At Bell Laboratories, we set the standards for innovation and quality products in the industry.

• Stability - We've never had a layoff in 52 years!
• We manufacture our OWN products
• New Manufacturing Facility (2018)
• Competitive Wages
• Fitness Center open 24/7
• Work/Life Balance
• Achievable Goals
• Annual Raises, Holiday Bonuses and Cash Profit Sharing!
• Exceptional Benefits, Rich health insurance & 401k match

• Accounting and close: Manage the general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close for a multi-company/multi-currency financial consolidation.
• Financial statements: Prepare financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules in accordance with applicable accounting standards as requested by parent company.
• Manufacturing accounting: Oversee inventory valuation, product costing, overhead allocation, inventory reserves, and physical inventory controls.
• Transaction processing: Oversee a manager responsible for the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams.
• Balance sheet accounting: Maintain accurate records for cash, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and other assets and liabilities.
• Internal controls: Maintain accounting policies, approval requirements, segregation of duties, system access controls, and safeguards over company assets.
• Audit and compliance: Coordinate internal audits, resolve accounting and control findings, and provide supporting records for tax compliance.
• Team leadership: Manage accounting staff, establish responsibilities, and maintain training and backup coverage.
• Accounting standards: Research and implement new accounting standards as appliable.

• Responsible for the hiring, direction, development, and supervision of the teams supporting the essential duties outlined.
• Verify the work of the team as it relates to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred.

Minimum of seven years of some form of accounting team leadership and managerial experience. Previous exposure to a manufacturing environment is preferred. Prior experience in software implementation or upgrades is a plus.

The job requires strong general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable knowledge. Requires broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with complex accounting issues. Must have a high attention to detail, accuracy, problem solving skills and a desire to be thorough. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must have a working knowledge of accounting principles, as well as a knowledge of business practices and their interrelationships.

They also must be familiar with Excel.

Computer with various software programs and standard office equipment.

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