If you are a hands on Controller who takes pride in clean books, accurate financials and working with a closely held family run business (no corporate suit and ties here!), this could be your perfect fit.
Bring your Controller accounting experience to a family owned business with a 30 year history of success where you can lead and mentor an accounting team.
This is your opportunity if you enjoy being in the details and leading a team. You will close the books, work through journal entries and reconciliations, oversee accounting across multiple entities and lead the accounting team. If you want a long term home where you can roll up your sleeves, own the accounting function and take pride in doing the work well, this is your opportunity.
Controller – Your Job Duties
As Controller, you will lead the accounting operations for multiple entities and divisions while managing and coaching a team of 4 to 5 accounting support staff.
You will:
- Own the month end and year end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations and preparation of accurate financial statements
- Establish and maintain a consistent and efficient month end close process
- Manage accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities (including operating companies, property management entities and an international sales)
- Manage and reconcile intercompany accounting activity and transactions
- Review transactional accounting activity completed by accounts payable and accounts receivable staff, ensuring accuracy and appropriate follow through
- Work hands on within the general ledger and accounting records, researching discrepancies and completing accounting work when needed
- Provide timely and accurate financial statements and financial information to management including identifying areas for improvement with the financials / areas to improve business operations
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial reporting, controls and overall department efficiency
Controller – You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)
You have:
- Prior experience working in a hands on Controller role with direct responsibility for closing the books at month end and preparing financial statements
- Prior experience owning month end close, including journal entries, reconciliations and month end close checklists
- Prior experience managing accounting across multiple entities and handling intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Prior experience leading, managing, coaching and developing accounting staff
- Desire/enjoyment for working with a privately held, family owned or closely held business environment – you enjoy working with a close team in a more casual environment
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
- Hands on approach – you like rolling up your sleeves in addition to being the leader
- Strong organization and follow through – you are very organized in how you structure your day to accomplish your goals and keep track of many moving parts
You might have:
- Prior accounting experience in manufacturing, recycling, scrap
- Prior experience using QuickBooks Desktop
- CPA or CMA designation
Controller – Benefits for You
Your compensation will be $160,000 to $190,000 + , and eligible for performance based bonus. You will be paid weekly, receive a full suite of medical, dental and vision insurance options and a 401k plan with employer contribution.