Controller

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the accounting and purchasing department.
• Prepare monthly and yearend financial reports providing useful, timely, and accurate information to senior executives to successfully perform their responsibilities and meet and/or exceed the organization’s goals.
• Deliver information to CPA firm for timely filing / completion of their field work, and tax returns.
• Hands on management of all accounting functions including, but not limited to: A/R, A/P, Payroll, Fixed Assets and Inventory Management. Some hands-on accounting is necessary.
• Management of multi state sales tax reporting.
• Develop and evaluate the current team structure and talent with an eye towards efficiency, effectiveness, continuous improvement, and use of best practices to create high performance.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to administer employee benefits, employee evaluations, and overall employment needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with insurance brokers related to business insurance and employee benefits.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures with systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization.
• Manage information systems efficiency within various divisions. Reducing duplication and managing long term needs.
• Engage with the management team in formulating the organization’s long-term direction and goals.
• Manage oversight of corporate 401k plan and all related compliance.
• Manage risk management, specifically ensuring adequate corporate insurance coverage and premium management.

• Work efficiently while paying attention to detail.
• Participate and contribute to a “Team” environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field.
• Minimum of 5 years of growth in corporate and/or public accounting environment, preferably with manufacturing experience.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Proven experience in manufacturing product costing and inventory valuation.
• Demonstrated experience in financial statement preparation and analysis
• In depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
• Highly organized, analytical, interpersonal, ethical, clear communicator with a strong eye for details.
• High level of energy and passion for the organization and the role.
• Advance skills in Microsoft Office Products and accounting software; experience with NetSuite and ADP is a plus.
• A hands-on approach that earns the respect of customers, vendors and co-workers.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position including, but not be limited to the following:

• Office environment – use of office equipment including computer, telephone, copier/printer.
• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Hearing and vision to normal range.
• Moderate noise.
• Verbal communication.