Controller

Accountants One has been hired by a very close and repeat client to help them hire a Division Controller.  This is an exciting growth opportunity to join an international manufacturing company that has grown from $20 million in revenue to over $500 million in twelve years.  They have the backing of a very well-known private-equity firm with aggressive goals to reach $1 billion million in revenue. 

This role will report to the VP - Corporate Controller and have high visibility to the CFO.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone to prove themselves and be in line for promotion as the company grows.  

Job Duties:

• Manage and develop an accounting team
• Perform and manage the month-end accounting close, producing financial statements 
• Prepare monthly financial analysis to include forecast, trend analysis and variance analysis for senior management, write MD&A monthly;
• Support the Corporate Controller with monthly bank loan reporting and quarterly compliance certificate; Board presentations and reporting
• Manage the audit and relationship with the CPA firm;
• Assist with various corporate compliance responsibilities including
  • Property tax calculations and audit
  • Workers comp audit
• Perform credit analysis of customers and manage credit insurance program;
• Assist in evaluating adoption of new accounting standards
• Assist with annual operating budget for Board approval;
• Assist with post-acquisition activities, mostly with business integration of acquired companies. 
• Special projects for the CFO and Controller

Job Requirements:

• Accounting degree required
• Active CPA preferred 
• Big 4 or similar public accounting experience preferred
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• Experience in a private equity-backed company in an M&A environment preferred
• 2 or more years of management or supervisory experience
• Strong ERP skills, creating reports, required