Description

Position Summary: The Controller will contribute to the success of the organization through providing leadership to the accounting department in the areas of Cost Accounting, financial analysis, and compliance. This position will also contribute to the oversight of the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The successful incumbent in this role will be a strategic thinker who drives the development and execution of process improvements to workflow and current procedures within the department.

• Provide direct supervision of Accounting Organization to ensure compliance with all Company accounting, reporting and tax requirements, as well as maintaining efficient processes and adequate internal controls.  
• Ensure annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP (or local GAAP as appropriate) and oversee Company financial statement review process with outside accountants.  
• Maintain advanced proficiency in USGAAP, IFRS, and tax regulations to ensure Company compliance with new standards, code changes, and trends.  
• Manage core accounting processes and functions including accruals, reserves, Fixed Assets, FX accounting, and Consolidation.
• Manages day-to-day tasks related to the general ledger and financial records in order to ensure completeness and accuracy of reports.
• Month/quarter/year end close process including preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial reports to understand trends and provide analysis in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist with financial aspects of the Company’s ESOP which includes accounting journal entries, financial reporting, banking, funding of loan payments, calculations of dividends, distributions, and related activities.  
• Contribute to cost accounting and inventory valuation processes.
• Tax preparation and filing.
• Facilitate and manage annual insurance renewal process and other tasks with external parties. 
• Develop and support finance/operations process improvements.
• Support the execution of the Company’s Strategic Plan by ensuring appropriate resources within the team support any initiatives as appropriate.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and constantly look for opportunities to improve procedures, policies, and resources.  
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Support and assist other areas of the Company and provides project assistance as needed.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.  

Requirements

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance, Masters or MBA a plus.
• 4+ years of accounting in manufacturing industry, 6+ years in a leadership role
• CPA and international accounting experience a plus
• Solid understanding of USGAAP and manufacturing cost principles
• Knowledge of manufacturing company financials and warehouse operations
• Business partner mentality, will help internal customers achieve their critical objectives
• Natural disposition to continuous process improvement
• Solid computer skills in MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
• Experience with an ERP in manufacturing environment, Microsoft NAV / BC a plus
• Management skills: include staff in planning, decision making, goal setting, deliverables monitoring and review, providing and receiving performance feedback, developing career plans and encouraging growth
• Can communicate vertically within the organization and tailor message to senior management, peers, staff, and outside partners
• Above average organizational skills, can manage multiple priorities at once
• Keen attention to detail
• Upbeat, personable, passionate, collaborative, professional demeanor with “do what it takes” approach

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