Controller

Robert Half is partnering with a terrific client to hire their next Controller.

Responsibilities

Directs the financial affairs of the Company including, but not limited to, analysis and reporting of the company’s financial position.

Maintains all aspects of the general ledger and cost accounting systems including, but not limited to, consolidation of results of operations.

Provides the Company President/Executive Vice President with guidance and counsel regarding desirable operational adjustments through the identification and analysis of trends.

Increases utilization of the existing ERP system.

Leads, directs, mentors, and trains a team of finance and accounting professionals.

Supports annual external audit and maintains financial internal controls throughout the year.

Ensures compliance with GAAP and other regulatory or governmental requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Cost Accounting Standards, as well as Corporate Policies and Procedures.

Serves as the point of contact and owner of key controls that include, but not limited to: record to report, procure to pay, order to cash, leasing, inventory, and fixed assets.

Monitors early warnings of financial control gaps, and proactively implements action plans to swiftly remedy.

Understands and manages multiple different revenue streams.

Creates and updates current policies and procedures to ensure a compliant and efficient department.

Oversees intercompany transactions and allocation methodologies.

Oversees physical inventories and material cycle count adjustments and ensures compliance based on established controls.

Reviews monthly accounting close process, including analytical review of the monthly results, to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.

Oversees preparation and timely filing of financial reporting for governmental and multiple audit agencies as well as Company requirements.

Participates in senior management team meetings to review financial performance against objectives and targets; develop strategies to overcome obstacles to growth and performance.

Qualifications

Minimum of BS in Accounting or Finance required.

CPA certified, or eligible to test preferred

Required Skills

Demonstrated experience in public accounting, preferred.

A minimum of 7-10 years of demonstrated diverse financial experience in various finance / accounting roles; practical experience within a manufacturing business.

3-5 years in a hands-on management position.

Demonstrated experience with participating in both internal and external audits.

Expert knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.