Controller

Major Function:

Direct the financial affairs of the organization and prepare financial analyses of operations, prepare interim and final financial statements and related schedules.  Lead the organization’s financial plans and policies, accounting practices and information systems.  Supervise/manage the organization’s financial, human resource and IT functions.

Major Duties:

1. Develop, analyze and interpret financial and statistical information in order to appraise profitability, performance against budget and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
2. Maintain the organization’s system of accounts and keep books and records on all transactions and assets.
3. Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain other planning, reporting and control procedures as required by management and other internal customers.
4. Evaluate and recommend insurance coverage for protection against property loss and potential liabilities.
5. Provide effective and timely financial controls for the organization.
6. Other duties as may be assigned.

Position Specifications & Benefits:

• Full Time Position
• Medical and Dental, 401K, Life Insurance along with Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.

“This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.”

Physical Requirements: Able to perform duties standard office duties as needed.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a team player possessing an exceptional work ethic and ability to process multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must possess trustworthy characteristics that show sound judgement necessary to work with highly sensitive information and maintain relationships with suppliers, management and coworkers.
• Must follow all company policies including but not limited to; food safety, chemical safety and general employee policies.
• Perform tasks not described in this position description in order to meet the needs of the company or department.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting with CPA and/or MBA required.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in financial and cost accounting.
• At least 3 years in a position equivalent to a controller or higher.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Strong GAAP, financial reporting, supervisory/management and computer skills. 
• Must be a team player with an exceptional work ethic and ability to process multiple priorities.