Controller

POSITION SUMMARY: The Controller is responsible for ensuring the operating entities (consisting of 16 business locations) is meeting the necessary functions related to financial control and reporting, Accounts Receivable, project and fixed asset control, and the A/P payment cycle. The Controller is responsible for producing a monthly forecast and supporting an annual budget. The Controller will ensure that the entities follow Company policy and procedure and ensures all risk is managed. The Controller will be a key member of the operating management team. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Ensure all profit centers are compliant as regards accurate and timely bookkeeping and reporting. Assist all profit centers and internal management teams in all areas of query and concern. Understand and support the requirements as set out by the corporate financial office. Work with all profit centers and internal management teams including general managers to ensure support and understanding of business rules and ethics. As a member of the management team, the Controller is responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; sharing information which would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the productivity and profitability of the facility. Manage projects including growth capital and large expensed projects geared at improving overall profitability. DECISION MAKING: The Controller must be able to recognize and respond to situations that require a sense of urgency or are the result of non-compliance with corporate policy(s). This person should have the ability to assess various situations and environments objectively. The Controller must always understand the importance of acting ethically and appropriately in many business situations. REQUIRMENTS: Education: B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance (REQUIRED) Preferably a CPA or MBA post graduate education. Work Experience: 5+ years in a Controller role and 10+ years in increasing financial and accounting roles preferably with companies with $100M+ companies and multi-state operations. Skills: Excellent people skills at management level including knowledge and adaptability to systems. General: Attention to detail, good organizational and communications skills, reacts well to time pressure, comfortable working in an office and plant environment and is motivated to learn all aspects of the distribution center and manufacturing operations. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must have ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions procedure manuals. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Above average ability to both calculate figures and amounts while understanding the connections in business model of the various connectors which enable managers to present an opinion. An advanced ability to quickly asses and review numbers as presented. REASONING ABILITY Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. TECHNICAL SKILLS Must be computer literate to an above average level (MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software), and proficient knowledge and application of accounting principles. Must have the ability to manage and influence people in process, procedure and accountability. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS The performance of the Controller will be measured as follows: Operating standards - The Controller will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards set in the areas of quality of financial accounting, cost control, safety, planning and budgeting, stakeholder satisfaction, supervision, efficiency, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the manager. Personal growth - Each year there will be professional goals developed and agreed to by the manager and supervisor. Employee relations – The employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication. Creativity – This will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.