Controller

EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a family-owned and operated manufacturing company in Brooklyn, proudly serving the industry for over 80 years. They are currently seeking an experienced Controller to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with organizational goals
• Provide financial guidance and strategic recommendations to ownership
• Evaluate capital investments and major business initiatives through rigorous financial analysis
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure organizational performance
• Supervise and mentor finance and accounting staff, fostering professional growth and development

Planning, Budgeting & Reporting

• Prepare and manage annual budgets, projected results, and long-term financial forecasts
• Present financial results and forecasts to ownership
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Analyze financial performance and recommend strategies to improve profitability and operational efficiency
• Manage monthly and annual book closings and reconcile accounts to ensure reporting accuracy

Accounting Operations

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
• Manage all accounts payable activity, including invoice processing, PO matching, payment authorization, and disbursement
• Oversee inventory costing and periodic physical counts
• Monitor customer credit risk and manage collections of accounts receivable

Payroll & Employee Benefits

• Process weekly payroll via Extensis (PEO), including submission of 401(k) contributions and loan payments to Voya, and record payroll activity in the general ledger
• Administer all employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k), safe harbor contributions, profit sharing, pension, and bonus payouts (monthly, quarterly, and annual), in coordination with Human Resources and external providers

Cash Management & Banking

• Reconcile bank accounts daily; monitor cash flow and maintain adequate working capital
• Manage banking relationships, financing reporting, and debt obligations, ensuring ongoing debt compliance

Compliance & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance
• File monthly and quarterly sales tax returns with applicable regulatory authorities
• Coordinate insurance and risk management activities
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, laws, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate annual reviews and manage the relationship with external auditors
• Partner with external accountants on tax planning, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including owners' personal income tax filings

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the Factory Manager on pricing for large and custom quotes
• Monitor labor rates, material costs, vendor pricing, and shipping rates to ensure pricing program accuracy
• Collaborate with IT to identify and implement process efficiencies
• Work with Purchasing to maintain inventory levels sufficient to meet sales demand
• Manage all real estate transactions, including lease agreements and related expenses

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with organizational goals
• Provide financial guidance and strategic recommendations to ownership
• Evaluate capital investments and major business initiatives through rigorous financial analysis
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure organizational performance
• Supervise and mentor finance and accounting staff, fostering professional growth and development

Planning, Budgeting & Reporting

• Prepare and manage annual budgets, projected results, and long-term financial forecasts
• Present financial results and forecasts to ownership
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Analyze financial performance and recommend strategies to improve profitability and operational efficiency
• Manage monthly and annual book closings and reconcile accounts to ensure reporting accuracy

Accounting Operations

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
• Manage all accounts payable activity, including invoice processing, PO matching, payment authorization, and disbursement
• Oversee inventory costing and periodic physical counts
• Monitor customer credit risk and manage collections of accounts receivable

Payroll & Employee Benefits

• Process weekly payroll via Extensis (PEO), including submission of 401(k) contributions and loan payments to Voya, and record payroll activity in the general ledger
• Administer all employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k), safe harbor contributions, profit sharing, pension, and bonus payouts (monthly, quarterly, and annual), in coordination with Human Resources and external providers

Cash Management & Banking

• Reconcile bank accounts daily; monitor cash flow and maintain adequate working capital
• Manage banking relationships, financing reporting, and debt obligations, ensuring ongoing debt compliance

Compliance & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance
• File monthly and quarterly sales tax returns with applicable regulatory authorities
• Coordinate insurance and risk management activities
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, laws, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate annual reviews and manage the relationship with external auditors
• Partner with external accountants on tax planning, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including owners' personal income tax filings

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the Factory Manager on pricing for large and custom quotes
• Monitor labor rates, material costs, vendor pricing, and shipping rates to ensure pricing program accuracy
• Collaborate with IT to identify and implement process efficiencies
• Work with Purchasing to maintain inventory levels sufficient to meet sales demand
• Manage all real estate transactions, including lease agreements and related expenses

Qualifications/Requirements

• 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis
• Proven expertise in budgeting and forecasting
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
• Solid understanding of risk management principles
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience with cash flow management
• Advanced financial reporting skills
• Strong data analysis and data-driven decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Salesforce a plus
• Experience with QuickBooks a plus
• Experience with JobBoss a plus

As a recruitment and workforce management service, we are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity in all recruitment processes. We conduct our services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity laws. We do not discriminate against candidates on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. All candidate referrals are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and the requirements of the position. Clients engaging our services are reminded of their own legal responsibilities to uphold anti-discrimination laws and are expected to treat all referred candidates fairly and lawfully throughout the hiring process.