The Corporate Financial Controller (“FC”) is a senior management position that will be responsible for the functions outlined below:

Primary Functions:

• Oversight and responsibility for financial reporting, internal controls, treasury management, tax planning, insurance management, internal audit, quality of earnings, and enterprise value creation within Daniel Defense.
• Responsible for the accounting operations of the company to include but not limited to the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, a comprehensive set of Sarbanes-Oxley level financial controls, and budgets / forecasts designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Management

• Lead and optimize all accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP.
• Directly responsible for accounting for day-to-day operations of accounting function (GL, AP, AR, month, quarter, and year-end close).
• Develop and mentor a high-performance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Establish and continuously improve business processes and procedures to drive scalability in a high growth environment.
• Drive data transformation to deliver faster and richer insights in support of data-driven decision making
• Oversee the accounting requirements of sister or non-for-profit organizations as required, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
• Maintain Certified Public Accountant professional education credits and other requirements.
• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.

Financial Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards (GAAP).
• Prepare journal entries, as necessary, and manage the period close responsibility checklist.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze results, and recommend corrective action.

Internal Controls

• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure compliance, and promote operational efficiency.
• Maintain documented accounting policies and a system of internal financial controls in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions.
• Administer inventory cycle count program.

Treasury and Cash Management:

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure the company meets its financial obligations and is positioned for growth.
• Oversee the company's cash position, banking relations, credit policies, and procedures, ensuring cash is balanced daily and projections are accurate.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor compliance with debt covenants

Audit

• Coordinate with external auditors during audits and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Develop internal audit procedures and oversee ongoing internal audit activities.
• Ensure appropriate costing for existing products and new products coming to market.

Tax

• Manage tax return filing process in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines for all sales/use, property, and federal excise taxes.
• Coordinate with external partners to ensure timely filing of all income tax returns and estimated payments.

Insurance / Risk Management

• Support annual insurance renewal and risk mitigation activities.
• Conduct annual reviews of corporate business, worker's compensation, and other insurances, contributing to final insurance decisions.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Participates in the company’s efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with 8+ years of progressive responsibility or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to effectively perform the essential functions of the job.
• Certified Public Accountant designation required.

• Participation or lead in an ERP implementation preferred.
• Will be expected to travel as needed to company locations, customers, suppliers, etc.
• Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Permission to Play Values