Controller

Position Summary: Responsible for the overall management of the Accounting Department and preparation of financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude, strategic thinking, and project management is expected. Reports to the CEO.

Position Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of and support the company’s strategic plans
• Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company’s procedures
• Direct and coordinate the work of a number of accounting associates in all aspects of accounting
• Accountable for month end closing and preparation of financial statements
• Prepare monthly financial and various detailed analyses
• Prepare information for annual marketing plan meetings
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs
• Monitor daily banking activity
• Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting internal audits
• Coordinate and oversee the annual review of the company’s consolidated financial statements, and the annual audits of the 401(k) and ESOP plans with outside CPA firms
• Provide information to outside CPA firm to assist with tax return preparation
• Oversee annual insurance renewals and coordinate completion of insurance audits
• Provides leadership, training, and performance management to direct reports
• Other duties as assigned by CEO

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA required
• Five (5) years of accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role
• Extensive general ledger knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent analysis ability
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to make timely decisions that exhibit sound judgement
• Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms. Any such submissions will be considered property of SESCO Lighting, Inc. and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result.