The Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Controller to lead our accounting and finance functions. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and involves regular collaboration with senior management. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong accounting/finance fundamentals looking to be involved in business strategy and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Perform/manage corporate accounting functions, including preparing and maintaining month end financials and closing, journal entries and reconciliations, and input and support documents for operating statements and general ledger balances.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow and review results with leadership.
- Prepare schedules and analysis required for compliance activities including external audits and quarterly reviews, annual state and local tax packages, and internal audits.
- Optimize the company’s accounting policies and procedures.
- Support financial planning and analysis process, including developing forecasts and budgets.
- Help frame the company’s future by developing forward-looking, predictive models and financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s business operations and plans.
Skills/Competencies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA or MBA is a plus).
- Broad knowledge of accounting, financial, and business principles.
- 5+ years of experience, preferably in manufacturing or financial sectors.
- High level of competency working in Excel and creating/delivering financial models and PowerPoint presentations.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with operations and senior management