Controller

Description

• Assists senior management with a variety of tasks as needed
• Stays current on changes in regulations and other industry news
• Extends working hours into evenings and weekends during seasonal busy times.
• Helps maintain accountability of the financial resources
• Supervises subordinate personnel in treasury, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets areas of a finance department
• Ensures compliance with all internal controls
• Attends budget meetings and other financial meetings on a regular basis.
• Audits work flow to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with industry standards
• Trains staff on proper company procedures
• Handles special projects as requested by management
• Supervises the preparation of monthly journal entries
• Prepares financial statements
• Reviews monthly closing processes to prevent errors
• Oversees, monitors and works to improve accounting procedures, internal controls and database management
• Assists in safeguarding the assets
• Handles personally or supervises general ledger reconciliations
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Reviews and justifies expense reports and other expenditures
• Helps with the preparation of audits, external and internal
• Participates in preparation and evaluation of yearly budget process

Requirements

• Reasoning Ability- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Attention to Detail - Ability to read and interpret financial related documents and working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Possesses strong leadership, supervisory and management abilities
• Tactical and Strategic Analytical Skills - Has excellent critical thinking as well as analytical skills
• Teamwork/Collaboration - Working as part of a team and the ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication. Steady, collaborative personality.
• Computer Knowledge - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. Must have a working knowledge of financial software programs(ORACLE Preferred), Excel, Word software programs
• Accounting/Finance Knowledge - Displays vast knowledge of math and exceptional accounting skills. Has a working knowledge accepted accounting practices and financial accounting standards, both GAAP and IFRS
• Mathematical Skills- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk / listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
• Experience - 5+ years accounting/finance experience. Strong understanding of accounting theory. Experience with manufacturing processes.
• CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED - CPA a plus, but not required
• Spends time in a climate controlled office setting looking a computer screens and keyboarding
• Education - Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field
• Language and Communication Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Benefits

• Limited travel.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance