Controller
Earth City, MO
100,000 - 125,000
Discretionary
In-Office
$60m/year manufacturer of light weight durable composite products headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is looking for a hard-working and dedicated Controller to join their team. The Controller will report directly to the EVP of Operations with dotted-line reporting to the Board of Directors/Owners. This is a 40 hour/week job (max) with your own office and a seat at the table with executive management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on manufacturing accounting experience in all areas of the P&L and Balance Sheet, be a collaborative team player, and be searching for a stable environment offering longevity and great work life balance and autonomy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the financial operations of the company, and any subsidiaries, including budgeting, financial planning, and reporting
- Manage, review, and improve, as necessary, all documented processes for all accounting functions including month-end closing procedure, payroll, invoicing, purchasing, inventory management
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies
- Prepare monthly financial statements
- Execute journal entries, monthly closing transactions and bank reconciliations
- Prepare weekly payroll
- Manage all AP and AR transactions
- Monitor and manage cash flow
- Administer 401(k) program
- Produce and manage monthly and annual budget; analyze budget vs. actual cost and review variances
- Support the reporting of the KPI’s used to measure performance and keep the EVP of Operations and Board of Directors/Owners aware of key financial trends, ratios, and performance
- Coordinate with CPA firm on year-end tax planning and tax filing preparation
- Oversee the annual insurance program renewal
- Other duties as may be assigned or requested by the EVP of Operations or Board of Directors/Owners
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or relevant business degree
- 5 or more years of experience in the accounting field
- Expertise using QuickBooks software
- Proficient using MS Office and Excel
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Preferences
- Experience of 3 years or more in a manufacturing or factory environment
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing