Controller

UPI Global Ingredients [UPI] is a supplier of Natural Ingredients and Chemicals to the Personal Care, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary, Health & Nutrition, Flavor & Fragrance, HI&I, Ag & Feed and Industrial Trades.

Position: Controller

We are recruiting qualified candidates for various positions due to rapid growth over the last few years. Please contact our HR Department at hr@upichem.com to explore the following career opportunity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee & manage accounts payable and accounts receivable: Process high volumes of invoices from vendors and manage customer billing and collections to ensure timely payment

• Bank and general ledger reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of bank statements, vendor accounts, and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Coordinate and support annual audits, working closely with external auditors
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis specific to chemical distribution operations. Setup key KPI’s & reporting to gauge accounting operations and review with ownership.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements including sales and use tax reporting
• Manage financial transactions involving inventory, cost of goods sold, and contract accounting relevant to chemical products distribution
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, sales, and procurement for financial analysis and process improvements
• Maintain professional banking relationships and oversee cash management activities including wire transfers and credit facilities
• Maintain robust internal controls over financial processes to mitigate risk and prevent fraud
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance function
• Oversee financial systems implementation, upgrades, and integration with other business systems (ERP, CRM, etc.) Identify opportunities to optimize financial performance, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting management experience, preferably in chemical distribution or related industries
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage, Sage X3 preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot table and Vloopups)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment