Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

This role will oversee the accounting and finance for a profitable $30M Manufacturing organization and will report to the CEO and responsible for managing a team of four staff responsible for all month end and year end close activities, cost accounting, financial statement reporting, variance review, external audit, and tax compliance. Perform data analysis on accounting transactions. The CEO is looking for someone who is dynamic and can partner with business operations to create greater efficiencies and develop reporting metrics to drive efficiency.

• Design & implement standard cost accounting system
• Mentor department responsible for GL accounting, AP and AR
• Implement appropriate inventory internal controls and process improvements
• Retain banking, CPA firm, and insurance relationships including yearly vendor renewal
• Interact directly with the independent auditor’s year end audit and tax compliance preparation.
• Work with the Accounting Manager to improve month end close processes
• Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and monthly presentations to executive leadership team.
• Lead ERP system upgrade

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Economics.
• Certified Public Accountant and/or MBA preferred
• 10-12 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably a mix of public and private accounting with an emphasis on manufacturing, retail, or CPG
• Expert knowledge of cost accounting
• Advanced PC skills with a high proficiency in Excel and data analytics required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to work seamlessly as part of a team or independently.
• Experience with ERP systems & implementations