Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Controller is responsible for establishing, coordinating, and maintaining sound accounting practices and procedures, presenting factual and timely reports and interpretations to management.
They participate as a key member that sets long-term strategy, organizational objectives, and short- term tactics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Establishing, directing, and maintaining sound financial accounting practices and procedures, internal controls, and management reporting systems for internal and external reporting
Develop procedures, systems, and controls that monitor and assure accuracy of inventories and assets of the company
Responsible for cash management, budgets, and forecasts
Manage general and cost accounting functions, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and job cost estimating
Responsible for monthly and annual financial statements
Evaluates capital expenditure requests including lease vs. buy alternatives
As business partner to the President and his staff, provides sound advice on business decisions based on thorough understanding of the business
Provide leadership and demonstrate commitment to full implementation of the ERP System, Cost Accounting System, and quality standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
Minimum 5 years accounting experience
o in various accounting roles in manufacturing with strong cost accounting background
(multi-step product manufacturing environment preferred)
o and familiarity with a job costing environment
o in developing 5-year forecasts as well as future fiscal budgets
o in working with internal teams to develop department budgets Ability to be hands-on in the day-to-day finance process while managing a finance department and lead change of accounting processes
o Effective management of the month-end close process resulting in accurate and timely reporting of results
o Ability to prepare detailed monthly Management financial reporting package with commentary and analysis
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
Must maintain confidential information.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments
High proficiency in Excel
Experience in managing the effectiveness of support and responsiveness of the IT Network and ERP systems (PLEX)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
100% onsite. One work location.
8-hour minimum work shifts. Weekend hours as needed.
You should be proficient in: