Responsibilities:
- Perform daily bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and general ledger entries to maintain accurate financial records.
- Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and support decision-making processes.
- Apply cost accounting principles, including standard cost analysis, variance analysis, and accruals, to monitor manufacturing costs and provide insights into cost-saving opportunities.
- Assist with the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial reporting activities.
- Lead budgeting cycle and capital spending function.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial information, provide financial analysis, and support business operations.
- Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Oversee accounts receivable activities, ensuring timely collection of payments and resolving any outstanding issues. This is particularly important, as the current Controller lacks a solid grasp of accounts receivable management.
- Support the integration of new acquisitions into the company's financial systems and processes, eventually overseeing accounting activities for multiple plants.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- MBA or/ and CPA certification is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in a similar financial leadership role within the manufacturing or distribution industry.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, and inventory management.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial regulations.