Controller/Jr. Controller - MFG

Jr. Controller/Controller: 125k range SUMMARY: The Jr. Controller/Controller position is comprehensive encompassing all areas of Financial Management. The Controller is responsible for managing the Finance Department, providing financial information about all company activities to the President, Management, and others who make economic decisions about the company future. The Controller will analyze past, present and expected operations and recommend courses of action for improving the Finance Department and company as a whole. The Jr Controller/Controller oversees the activities and staff of the Finance Department to include the functions of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management & Planning, Payroll, and General Ledger. This is a supervisory role with required annual preparation of Feedback and Alignment Reviews of all Finance Department staff. The Controller has responsibility for the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Statements, Management Reports and other Reporting. The Jr. Controller/Controller is responsible for preparing for and organizing the annual external Audit and answering any Auditor questions. The Jr. Controller/Controller is involved in banking relationships, benefits administration, meetings with contractors and Federal & State compliance of Accounting and Human Resource functions. Successful candidate will have proven management level experience in an accounting environment in manufacturing, with comprehensive knowledge of the accounting cycle. Candidate will have excellent math and computer skills including Excel, Word, Quickbooks® and an ERP, SAP Preferred. Candidate must be accurate and efficient as well as proactive, independent and diplomatic; must be capable of performing independently. Candidate will be responsible, hard-working, trust-worthy, discrete and highly organized. Candidate will be personable and be able to maintain a neat and orderly work area with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Job Duties: Daily: -Review and respond to emails, phone messages. -Verify daily cash posting to Deposit Log, SAP and Cash Outlays. -Manage Cash Flow. Weekly or Bi-Weekly: -Monitors for timely and accurate creation of Customer Invoices. -Monitors for timely and accurate posting of payables invoices (in SAP & on Cash Outlays). -Monitors for timely and accurate payments to suppliers and service providers. -Monitors for timely and accurate preparation and submission of payroll and serves as one of two approvers for final submission to ADP. -Monitors for timely and accurate posting of payroll journal entries. -Audits and balances Cash Outlays against SAP and the Deposit Log and provides printed report to V.P. of Finance & Human Resources Friday morning. Monthly: -Balance SAP Revenues against Customer Service Projection Schedule on last day of the month, post any journal entries to balance revenues to Customer Service. -Prepare closing Journal Entries: Amortization, Depreciation and Accruals. -Perform month-end close and corresponding work papers. -Reconcile and analyze the Balance Sheet accounts to schedules; process any necessary Journal Entries. -Review and analyze the Income Statement for variances, identify any requiring adjustment and process Journal Entries. -Prepare monthly reporting package and binders for management; Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Monthly Averages Report, Ratios, Inventory and Purchasing Receipts. -Prepare Reports and distribute via email; Salaries versus Labor, Gross Profit, QCP Recalibrations, Cost of Goods Variance and Warranties. -Complete bank reconciliation for Operating account. -Prepare Production Labor Distribution Report for updating ADP, give to Payroll Accountant to update in ADP. -Attend monthly Accounts Receivable meeting, provide guidance to the A/R Accountant. -Attend monthly Production & Planning meeting. Quarterly: -Reconcile Form 941 against the General Ledger. -Prepare quarterly Sales & Service Commissions and letters; provide to Payroll Accountant to enter into ADP. -Gather and prepare SBA Loan compliance package for bank/management. Annually: -Prepare all financial reports for Annual Board of Directors meeting held in the fall. -Prepare for and organization Year-End Planning meeting with Auditor, President and V.P. of Finance & HR (usually after October is closed). -During Year-End Planning meeting ask Auditor if Research & Development Credit is viable, if so, coordinate with R&D consultant to get the tax credit (usually early in year). -Perform year-end close and corresponding work papers; Audit Book. -Coordinate year-end bonuses, if needed. -Post IRS Mileage Rate. -Prepare annual Feedback & Alignment reviews for Finance Department. -Review and approve 1095-C/1094 ACA Reports in ADP. -Prepare spreadsheet comparing W-2"s against anticipated salary. -Compare W-3 against General Ledger. -Review all payments for 1099 inclusion, approve for printing by A/P Accountant. -Attend annual benefit meeting with Insurance Broker as well as company-wide benefit meetings and be available to answer employee questions if needed. -Assist with the coordination of annual OSHA training. -Schedule 'Hold Mail' with the USPS for closed week. -Pickup mail from USPS and deposit checks held during closed week. As Needed: -Maintain internal Financial Management policies, recommend improvements and update as required. -Process Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll while Accountants are out of the office. -Attend 401K fiduciary meeting with President, VP of Finance & HR, Financial Advisor and ADP. -Other projects as assigned by President and/or VP of Finance & HR. -Be available to staff for questions and assistance. -Assist other departments/managers as necessary. -Distribute payroll checks when needed. -Process travel advances for President. -Respond to third party requests for information. -Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Requirements: -Minimum 5 years of experience managing an Accounting Department with thorough knowledge of accounting cycles; month-end and year- end close. -Experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash Management/Planning, Cost of Goods and Year-End audits. -Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Quickbooks, ERP or equivalent accounting software; SAP experience preferred. -EXPERIENCE WITH DATA ANALYSIS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ACCOUNT ANALYSIS, MACHINE RATES, CAPITAL INVESTMENTS -Bachelor"s Degree in Accounting/Business Preferred -Excellent Math, Microsoft and accounting software skills. -Exceptional professional writing skills required. -Superior organizational and time management skills. -Proactive, professional approach and attitude. -Diplomatic communication skills and ability to field inquiries in a professional manner. -Ability to adapt to a growing business environment. Salary Range - 100-125k Synerfac Technical Staffing Phone: Fax:

Created: 2024-11-03