Controller

About the role

The Controller oversees all financial activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. This role leads the accounting function, develops financial policies, and provides strategic financial guidance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate, timely financial statements.
• Develop, calculate, and report key financial and operational performance metrics.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations for capital investments, pricing strategies, budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiations.
• Establish, implement, and enforce company policies related to accounting, finance, internal controls, and cost management.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Develop and recommend financial and operational benchmarks to measure organizational performance.
• Partner with banks, lenders, and financial institutions to support financing needs and capital availability.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements, including tax filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on payroll processing, employee compensation matters, and benefits accounting.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA certification and/or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller, preferably within a mid-sized manufacturing or distribution organization.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ERP and financial management systems (such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar).
• Experience with QuickBooks is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and personnel information.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises: Accounting Specialist, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk.
• Coaches, performs performance management, trains, and ensures efficient operation of the accounting department.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based but will occasionally support operations within a warehouse environment.
• The warehouse has a moderate noise level, and appropriate PPE must be worn when required.
• Office hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, some occasional weekend work may be required.