Job Title: Controller

Department: Accounting

Report to: Director of Accounting and Finance

Summary: This position is responsible for the oversight and management of the daily activities of the Accounting staff in a fast paced environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department including leading and training the accounting staff.
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Manage all accounting operations including Bank reconciliation, Billing, A/R, A/P, G/L, Inventory/Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Manage month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operation reports for the plant.
• Analyze variances and communicate explanations to management with recommended actions.
• Must work across all levels of the company to achieve plant objectives.
• Collaborates with General Manager, Plant accountants and senior management to explain results, make improvements, manage projects, identify inefficiencies, understand operations and lead the development of complex analysis.
• Monitor and implement plant internal controls (in conjunction with corporate policies) as necessary to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and with multiple state sales tax filings.
• Prepare information as required for the annual financial audit.
• Prepare all G/L account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment while remaining organized and professional.
• Develop all accounting policies and procedures consistent with GAAP and other accounting guidance

Qualification and Experience

• B.A degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience with 4 years in a supervisory role, or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Work/Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• May be required to work outside normal business hours.