Assistant Controller - Abingdon, VA

The Role

As an Assistant Controller at GTI, you will be responsible for supporting Accounting operations on our Finance team. There are complexities to the manufacturing and production operations and it’s imperative that you understand all components from start to finish. This is no ordinary environment, you are an intrapreneur and will flex your accounting muscle to help scale our growing business.

This position requires onsite work 5 days a week at our production facility in Abingdon, Virginia.

Responsibilities

Plan, Study, and collect data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor and overhead

Analyze data collected and record results Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products.

Conduct/prepare Bill of material changes, product/brand P&Ls

Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs

Responsible for monthly closing of financials in accordance with GAAP, budget, variance analysis, Inventory management and control activities, and balance sheet reconciliations for multiple sites

Assist Inventory Accounts Payable function as well as cash disbursements

Record cost information for use in controlling expenditures

Analyze audits of costs and prepare reports

Make estimates of new and proposed product costs

Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products

Coordinate and oversee physical inventories, SOX, and audits with plant sites

Support cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs

Responsible for maintaining BOMs, variance analysis, and consolidated reporting

Reconcile finished goods, raw material, and packaging inventory

Collaborate in cross-functional capacity to meet business needs

Conduct ad hoc analyses, special projects, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field

Master’s Degree or CPA, preferred

7+ years experience in cost accounting within CPG or manufacturing

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office required

Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness

Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment

Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally

Possesses a high level of critical thinking and attention to detail and accuracy

Positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset

Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information

Strong prioritization and time management skills

Additional Requirements

Must pass any and all required background checks

Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Must possess valid driver’s license

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

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