Controller

SUMMARY

This position, reporting to the General Manager, is accountable for leading the Finance team in managing the Company’s financial and accounting policies, systems and processes, internal controls, tax and regulatory requirements, payroll processes and controls, financial reporting and annual business plan.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  This list is not all inclusive and may include other duties, as necessary. 

• Manage and supervise the operations of the finance department, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, government and regulatory reporting and costing.
• Interview, hire, train, and evaluate finance department employees; plan, assign, and direct work; evaluate performance; address complaints and resolve employee issues.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, activity reports, financial forecasts, variance analysis and annual budget.
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly approved, recorded, depreciated, and disposed of in accordance with Company policy.
• Oversee the management of leases, contracts and other financial commitments in accordance with Company policy.
• Collaborate with external and internal auditors to provide information needed for annual audits and to ensure a smooth audit process.
• Maintain knowledge of organizational procedures, federal and state regulations, and accounting standards.
• Ensure financial reporting is prepared in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Maintain an internal control environment in accordance with Bill 198 (“CSOX”) and Company policy guidelines.
• Ensure accurate completion of the payroll.
• Review product costing and analysis of product profitability and future job pricing.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making, including pricing, capital investments and contracts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

 

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical – Collects and researches data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving – Assesses problem situation to identify causes and gathers and processes relevant information for generating solutions.
• Project Management – Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Ethics – Upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent and highly accurate math and accounting skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Superb time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and specialized accounting software used by the organization.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A BS degree in Accounting, CPA or Master’s degree (M. A.) preferred, along with a continuing education to remain current on the changing accounting practices is necessary.   Five 5 plus years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently req