Controller

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and/or performs all accounting operational functions including general ledger, revenue recognition, cash receipts and disbursements, payroll, cash management, and tax accounting.
• Maintains accounting and administrative staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training new employees and coaching and counseling existing employees.
• Oversees the operations of the accounting department, including maintaining a system of controls over accounting transactions, policies and procedures, and evaluating accounting and internal control systems.
• Conducts regular account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies.
• Manages company cash flow, banking relationships, daily cash positioning, liquidity forecasting, and treasury activities to ensure adequate operating capital.
• Oversees the preparation, filing, and payment of all federal, state, and local taxes, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Captures and ensures timely and accurate reporting, filing, and payment of all excise taxes, including compliance with TTB requirements and other industry-specific regulatory obligations.
• Coordinates tax audits, inquiries, and examinations with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Manages aspects of the employee experience including recruiting activities, new hire/onboarding paperwork, benefits enrollment and administration, employee files, and workers' compensation claims/reporting.
• Collaborates with external auditors and outsourced functions.
• Ensures all compliance reports are submitted timely and accurately (FDA, TTB, HR, tax authorities, and other regulatory agencies as applicable).
• Assesses current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting databases, as needed.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends vital to the decision-making process.
• Protects operations by keeping financial and human resource information and plans confidential.
• Assists with special projects such as reporting, research, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and year-end closeout activities.
• Meets all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements; participates in food safety meetings as required.
• Cultivates and promotes a strong safety culture and follows all safety policies, procedures, and regulations; identifies and communicates workplace hazards and corrects or seeks assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions; participates in safety meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field (or combination of education and related experience).
• Seven (7) plus years of related controller experience preferably in a manufacturing environment and two (2) years leading staff.
• Exceptional communication abilities, capable of fostering strong internal and external relationships.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and technical accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliation and account analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently as well as in a team environment to attain personal, team and company goals.
• Well-organized and skilled in time management, prioritization, scheduling, and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to utilize various software packages including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office applications, QuickBooks, human resource information systems (HRIS), procurement and other systems.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license.