Junior Controller/Accounting Manager

Junior Controller/Accounting Manager                               
Family owned Hammon Platinghas been in business since 1969. As a leader in the cleaning and plating industry, we have set the standard with premium processes and procedures to support semi-conductor, biotech, solar and a variety of other industries. Currently, we are looking to expand and grow our organization by adding to our well-seasoned staff of experts. Most of our employees have been with us for over thirty years! If you like the idea of growing your career and benefitting from your strong work ethic and solid work experience, we highly encourage you to apply today!
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah    Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday
We are seeking a strong accounting leader with hands-on experience managing and performing all aspects of accounting. This role will be responsible for performing all aspects of accounting, including accounting operations (processing payroll/ AP/ AR), month-end close, technical accounting, and financial reporting. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting, investor and management reviews, and annual audits with internal and external auditors. The Controller also is responsible for technical accounting, understanding the accounting implications of new business initiatives, and interpreting new accounting pronouncements. This role is also expected to work closely with the CFO, as necessary, and to partner closely with department heads on important accounting-related decisions. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller manages all financial reporting and accounting functions of the Company, including internal management and external financial reporting, technical accounting, accounting policies and procedures, general accounting, accounting operations, and consolidation of financial statements. The Controller will have had significant experience in a similar capacity within accounting organizations and will understand how to build successful teams, establish robust, standard processes and controls, and demonstrate an ability to partner with key stakeholders across an organization in a smaller, fast-paced work environment.
Job Description
• Experience in manufacturing environment a plus, but not required
• Lead and direct the timely and accurate completion of the consolidated financial statements and related reports, including the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and consolidation processes
• Ownership of all accounting and compliance-related activities
• Monitor, understand, and interpret best practices accounting standards to determine the accounting and financial reporting treatment for new, material, and/or unusual transactions or agreements and assist key stakeholders in assessing financial, operational, and reporting implications of those transactions
• Draft and review technical accounting memorandums for significant or new transactions
• Develop and standardize accounting policies and procedures with effective controls to ensure best practices compliance
• Ensure all accounting policies and procedures are continuously updated to respond to changes within the Company, evolving industry standards, best practices, and drive changes in those areas
• Responsible for maintaining controls in financial reporting
• Manage the Independent Auditor relationship, including work direction, oversight, and fees
• Manage quarterly reviews and annual audits with including resolution of key accounting issues
• Work with internal partners on initiatives to improve the organization including, but not limited to new processes and procedures or system enhancements
• Drive process improvements to improve current financial reporting processes and content including automation and optimization of processes
• Hire, retain, and develop staff
• Present to the Audit Committee and Executive Management
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience with steady progression within accounting and finance
• Experience with major ERP systems and management reporting tools
• Expert knowledge and current understanding of accounting and auditing fundamentals
• Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities and responsibilities independently
Salary
$100,000 - $125,000 (+bonuses)
Employee Benefits
• Management training
• Generous employee compensation & benefits packages
• Significant 401K profit-sharing program