Director Of Finance/Controller

Universal Photonics, a Long Island based global-leader in critical preparation materials, dedicated to advancement of surfacing and polishing technologies, is seeking a highly skilled Controller/Director of Finance. Seasoned Finance leader with corporate experience to fill a crucial role. The successful candidate will be responsible for the organizations accounting functions, financial policies, procedures and planning. This is a hands-on position!

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and maintain a high-preforming accounting team.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated close procedures and ensure the timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy of information used to prepare internal financial reporting to management.
• Review monthly-consolidated financial statements along with variance analysis and all account reconciliations
• Direct the activities of all accounting functions, including accounting, treasury, payables, billing and credit and collections.
• Oversee the compiling of cost standards, BOM and inventory valuations.
• Prepare monthly sales reports
• Collaborate with the CFO, cross-functional leaders, and other members of the finance team to provide advice on financial implications of business activities and to ensure business objectives are delivered.
• Collaborate with external auditors and manage audit requests to drive timely completion of annual audits.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Manage the all property and liability insurance coverages
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Coordinate the ISO process for the department, development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Perform other related duties and projects as necessary or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• CPA and/or Bachelor’s degree or MBA
• 10 years total accounting experience with progressively more responsible experience.
• 10 years' experience in accounting leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of financial concepts, accounting principles, and practices
• Strong technical accounting skills with experience in balance sheet reconciliation
• Expert in Excel
• Excellent written and oral communications skills are also required
• SAP by Design experience is a big plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across the organization
• Ability to motivate and manage a small team
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and to find solutions to unusual and difficult problems.
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible and operate effectively in a growing environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, and write. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. These conditions include, but are not limited to heat, cold, dust, dirt, noise, and hazardous materials.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $96,840.92 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 10 years (Preferred)
• Leadership: 10 years (Preferred)
• Financial concepts: 10 years (Preferred)
• Balance sheet reconciliation: 10 years (Preferred)
• Statutory Accounting Principles: 10 years (Preferred)
• Financial auditing: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person