Controller

Harms Oil is a trusted leading petroleum distributor serving the northern Midwest as a main supplier of gasoline, fuel, lubricants, propane, and renewable fuels. Within our region we have office locations based in Omaha, NE; Sioux Falls, SD; Brookings, SD; Des Moines, IA; and Aberdeen, SD.

Harms Oil is seeking a Controller based in our Brookings, SD or Sioux Falls, SD office location.

Summary

The Controller will report to the CFO and is a problem solver responsible for preparing new and ongoing financial reporting and analysis for the company and its different divisions and entities. You will be instrumental in supporting our accounting systems and helping the team leverage new and existing technologies. You will support our month-end close processes, daily fuel billing, and overall general ledger maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Provide accounting system expertise and serve as a “go-to” person for the team, as well as leverage technology to increase automation and maximize efficiencies.
• Assist in the month-end close process with the preparation of journal entries, financial reporting, GL account reconciliations, and fuel billing.
• Understand fuel pricing methods and provide guidance and oversight to the fuel pricing team.
• Be a resource for fuel tax accountant on new issues, reporting, system maintenance, and new legislation.
• Provide timely and accurate budgets, financial reports, and financial trends for planning and decision making.
• Prepare cost and payroll allocations between company divisions and entities.
• Support business acquisitions and the related system integrations and reporting.
• Improve reporting and analysis on trucking and freight division financial metrics.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, CPA preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices, including month-end close, allocations, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft products
• Excellent software and system skills, with implementation experience a plus.
• Must desire a hands-on role with a flexible, team-based approach.
• Experience working with closely held, family-owned companies with a complex entity structure.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to interact effectively throughout all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable completing projects requiring individual initiative and flexibility in tight time frames.
• Experience in leading a team with direct reports.
• Knowledgeable on income tax accounting rules and reporting.