CONTROLLER JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client, a privately held PE backed environmental company has been rapidly growing and partly due to COVID19. They closed out 2020 with an amazing year and is seeking a Dynamic and Driven Controller or Assistant Controller ready for next step to join their Leadership Team. The Controller will be responsible for the following but not limited to:
- Oversee the Accounting/Finance Team of 9
- G/L, Treasury, Risk Management, Audit, Tax
- Month End Close, Financial Reporting and Consolidations of 7 entities
- Compliance & Internal Control
- Process improvements including policies and procedures, variance analysis, inventory and cost accounting, etc.
- Assist with Mergers & Acquisitions [M&A]
- Assist with FP&A, Budget & Forecasting
- Assist with future ERP Systems selection and implementations
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics; MBA and/or CPA a plus
- 5-10 years of combined public accounting and private sector experience preferably in blue collar environment (manufacturing, distribution, 3PL, recycle/waste management, restaurant/retail etc.)
- Alternative would be direct industry experience with strong Job Cost / Inventory Accounting OR directly transitioning out of public accounting
- Sage 300 or mid tier ERP Systems knowledge a plus
- Advanced Excel Skills (pivot table, vlookup, sumifs, etc.)
- Must have month end closing and auditing experience.
- Must have strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and Internal Controls.
- Must have flawless communication and leadership skills
- Thick skinned and ability to work with all level of staff - shop floor to executives
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment