Foamcraft is an exceptional and special place to work, and we’re looking for an experienced accounting professional who wants to make an impact. The Controller role is a key leader on the Accounting team at Foamcraft and is integral to the company’s continued growth and success.

With the guidance of the Director of Finance, the Controller is responsible for leading and directing the routine functions of the accounting department and supervising a team of coordinators. They will be responsible for the general financial reporting of a third-generation, multi-facility manufacturing operation in Indiana.

In addition to the basics (relevant Bachelors’ degree, CPA, progressively responsible and relevant experience in cost accounting, manufacturing exposure), we’re looking for someone who is curious, tenacious, flexible, has the communication skills and ability to concisely summarize technical details across layers of the organization, and has a willingness and desire to navigate and manage change (through ERP implementation) with an emphasis on process improvement.

Specific essential functions are outlined below in full detail:

Financial Management

• Oversees monthly close process and reviews prepared financial statements, ensuring completion and accuracy within established timeframes. In collaboration with the Director of Finance, may be involved in the distribution, analysis and presentation of monthly financial information.
• Manages accounting best practices and serves as the primary go-to for technical accounting questions.
• Produces standard reports and creates ad hoc reports as needed to support business objectives.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for annual financial statement review and corporate tax return preparation process. Ensures that information is prepared and accurate for all Reviews and Audit schedules.
• Assists with gathering information for tax filings and/or overseeing the filing of various taxes as appropriate.

General Accounting and Accounting Best Practices

• Manages the chart of accounts and general ledger.
• Oversees fixed asset accounting and manages capitalization of assets.
• Manages accrual accounting.
• Oversees reconciliations processes, is the point person for questions, and approves reconciliations.
• Manages accounting for leases and is the point person for questions.
• Oversees monthly preparation of sales tax returns.
• Supports transactional work around commercial insurance.
• Supports technical work and data management within systems, esp. related to implementation of a new ERP system and acclimation of team members to that system.

Accounts Payable

• Oversees the AP process, working with and providing support to appropriate accounting team members.
• Reviews and approves weekly invoices and foam payables with an attention to detail and focus on cost control.
• Supports the ongoing effort to increase the number of vendors paid electronically.

Accounts Receivable

• Oversees the AR process, working with and providing support to appropriate accounting team members. Ensures daily cash balance is current.
• Ensures daily cash balance is current.
• Provides support to sales management team and operations team on engaging with customers as needed for timely payment.
• Supports the ongoing effort to increase the number of customers who pay via ACH.

Team Leadership

• Ensures that the Accounting team has the resources and support they need to accomplish daily, weekly, and monthly objectives.
• Alongside the Director of Finance, actively develops and leads the Accounting team to maximize potential and capacity, developing their accounting acumen, and supporting their process ownership, recommending accounting process changes as applicable.
• Serves as an active member of the management team at Foamcraft, with a willingness to collaborate and support wherever necessary.

Engagement and Retention

• Participates in special projects and initiatives and provides general support to leaders as needed to increase overall engagement and retention across the organization.
• Creatively contributes to a spirit of building morale and engagement across the organization.