Controller

Responsible for all aspects of accounting, financial statement reporting, internal controls, and support of external audit activities. This position will have an instrumental role in setting and driving accounting policy, completion and acceleration of the month-end close process, driving day-to-day accounting operations, and researching and resolving accounting issues.

Looking for a “hands-on” financial leader that plays a critical role in growth strategy and ensuring financial practices align with company business objectives. This is a highly visible position that will interface with the executive leadership team on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the functions of the controllership team including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivables, fixed assets, as well as interfacing / influencing other areas of financial operations, such as treasury operations, and payroll.
• Establish and manage P&L and balance sheet reporting at the highest level of accuracy, while providing robust variance analysis as to identified key drivers of performance on monthly basis.
• Complete accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits.
• Oversee all company general ledgers & reporting and driving the consolidated reporting of financial statements, while possessing a strong understanding of revenue recognition principles.
• Examine, review, analyze and interpret accounting transactions and records in preparation of issuance of financial statements.
• Support the annual audit process by working with external auditors and providing the needed information / analytics for completion of the annual audit.
• Coordinates the monthly, quarterly, and annual close functions, ensuring that all transitions are booked in a timely manner against the issued deadlines.
• Directs and integrates process improvements into aspects of the accounting operation, including the financial system, monthly close process, general ledger transaction management.
• Establish and maintain a sound system of internal controls and operational processes in accordance with corporate guidelines, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of said controls and processes.
• Develop and document critical business processes and accounting policies to develop a strong knowledge base for continuous improvement activities and cross-training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5 years of proven experience in accounting / controllership, working in complex business environments.
• CPA is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to implement robust accounting and financial management controls.
• Track record of leading process improvements and efficiency through the accounting function.
• Experience within manufacturing-based organizations