The Controller is responsible for assisting with all financial aspects of the business and the focal point for financial planning and analysis, cost accounting and profit and loss statement control, ensuring compliance with all Policies and Procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 

This position is a hands-on, working manager with individual contributor requirements as well as leadership and management responsibilities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Effectively lead department staff by coaching, developing, communicating, delegating, and holding staff accountable. Create a team-oriented environment which motivates staff and keeps employees engaged in their jobs and the company. 

• Oversee daily operations of the Accounting and Finance departments. Controls and monitors all company assets including inventory and fixed assets through cycle counting or other audit methodologies. 

• Oversee monthly closing activities, ensure team is on time with internal and corporate deliverables. 

• Prepares timely and comprehensive reports including analysis of financial data, statements, and audits covering sales, earnings, profits, working capital, cash balances and other financial metrics based on past, present and expected operations. 

• Monitors approved budgets on a monthly basis, providing guidance and assistance where needed to management. 

• Manages financial audits with internal and external auditors and provides recommendations for procedural improvements.  To include 401k audits.

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• BS or BA in Accounting or equivalent from an accredited institution. 

• Minimum of 5 years Accounting/Finance experience. Controller experience highly preferred.

• Strong background in product cost Accounting (standard cost system) and experience in plant accounting/finance systems including strong understanding in the relationships with ERP system and the P&L and how to utilize the use of Excel. 

• An understanding of GAAP is required. Track record of improving internal controls highly valued. 

• Exceptional analytical abilities and understanding of accounting and finance issues in a manufacturing environment. 

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability and variance analysis. 

• A proactive, hands-on strategic thinker with effective problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting. 

• Effective leadership, e.g., ability to define team objectives and hold others accountable for results. 

• Effective organization and planning skills. 

· Team oriented

· Advanced Excel skills required

· HRIS/Payroll experience highly desired

· Paylocity experience desired

• Minimum travel required, 10%