Controller with Cost Accounting
Seattle Shellfish LLC
Olympia, WA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$120,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), Budgeting, Business Operations, Business Support, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Cash Flow, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Data Quality, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Statements, Industry/Trade Analysis, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing Analysis, Materials Cost Analysis, Mentoring, Physical Inventory, Procedure Implementation, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Costing, Profit & Loss, Regulations, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Olympia, WA
POSTED
Today
The Controller with Cost Accounting will be a key financial leader, overseeing all financial accounting and cost accounting functions to drive operational efficiency and profitability. this role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, developing robust cost control strategies, and providing actionable insights to support business decisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in Aquaculture or project-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
Cost Accounting and Analysis
- Manage and maintain the company's cost accounting system to accurately track and analyze production costs, materials, labor, and overhead.
- Develop, analyze, and update standard costs for new and existing products, including Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Perform detailed variance analysis for manufacturing costs, raw material usage, and labor efficiency, and report findings to management.
- Collaborate with the operations and production teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
- Oversee all inventory accounting, including physical inventory counts and controls, and manage excess and obsolete inventory reserves.
- Financial Reporting and Controls
- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.
- Prepare and present accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in compliance with GAAP.
- Develop, document, and enforce internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
- Coordinate and manage the annual external audit process.
Budgeting and Forecasting- Lead the annual budgeting and financial forecasting processes, providing accurate projections and actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budgets and forecasts, reporting on variances.
- Provide financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to support strategic business decisions and capital expenditure projects.
Strategic and Managerial- Serve as a financial business partner to operations and other departments, communicating complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
- Drive continuous process improvements within the finance function, including enhancing ERP system functionality and financial reporting tools.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in cost accounting and financial management.
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