Controller

The Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations and driving the monthly closing and reporting process for our growing manufacturing and distribution business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive the monthly closing process in a timely and accurate manner and provide complete and accurate financial information to satisfy the reporting needs of executive management. Typical monthly closing duties include: 

• Produce relevant and timely financial statements to executive management, including accurate and timely recording of accounting transactions for consolidated and non-consolidated domestic and international entities, and also a high level of interaction is expected with other operating departments to evaluate results and resolve inquiries impacting the financial statements 
• Ensure that adequate internal controls are in place and oversee compliance from a financial standpoint 
• Engage with internal and external auditors and lead any required annual audit process
• Engage with external tax accountants and advisers to lead the preparation of all required state and federal tax returns, and assist in satisfying the requests of state and federal auditors in order to resolve tax audit issues
• Responsible for the annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range outlook functions, including interfacing with executive management and domestic and international operating departments 
• Responsible for leading, scheduling, and coordinating with external auditors the annual physical inventory 
• Provide clear direction and mentoring to direct reports 
• Prepare monthly revenue and cost accruals using inputs from various sources including the company’s SAP system 
• Ensure that revenue is correctly recognized in the proper period for all types of transactions within SAP
• Review all journal entries for accuracy before they are finalized in the SAP system 
• Perform in-depth P&L analysis to identify drivers of variances to budget and forecast and review the results with the CEO prior to publication
• Review the inputs from SAP into the Spreadsheet Server application; assist with entry of data, resolution of issues and clearing validation checks 
• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliation process 
• Ensure that all transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. General Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP)
• Directly manage the accounts payable, general ledger, and tax teams
• Design month-end close best practices including a standardized process and journal entry checklist 
• Implement standardized balance sheet reconciliation process including variance analysis 
• Define/refine accounting policies and procedures 
• Develop work flows & processes for accounting functions 
• Work with CEO to identify inefficient practices and refine for efficiencies
• Completing all required U.S. Department of Commerce and other government agency reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or relevant field required; Master’s Degree preferred. 
• CPA certification highly desirable.
• 5 years of experience in a senior level finance or accounting position, preferably in a manufacturing and distribution business with both domestic and international locations. 
• Solid technical accounting background including proficiency with US GAAP
• Current experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system and specialized software used for financial reporting, such as Spreadsheet Server, Crystal Reports, or Hyperion Financial Management.
• Must have working knowledge of sales & use tax, property tax, corporate tax, partnership tax, individual tax, fixed assets, workers’ compensation, general liability, payroll, revenue recognition, cost accounting, and overall accounting best practices aligned with generally accepted accounting principles. 
• Experience in accounting management required. 
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, tax compliance, and various analyses. 

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills. 
• Highly organized 
• Detail-oriented 
• Strong strategic and leadership skills and the ability to interact with the CEO and executive management with a sense of urgency.
• Must be a strong team player but also possess the ability to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.