Controller

Who is NeoMetal?

NeoMetal is the manufacturer of the original threadless body jewelry, used and loved by professional piercers around the world. All our jewelry is precision machined in the US out of solid implant-grade titanium and features only the highest quality cubic zirconia and other synthetic gems. We aim to empower our clients, and their customers, to be fiercely themselves, armed with the knowledge that they invested in quality. At the core of our brand is a deep respect and appreciation for the piercing industry. Piercers are not just our customers; they are our inspiration.

At NeoMetal we’re not afraid to do things our own way, to be a little bit nerdy, and to have fun. Innovation and unique solutions drive us forward, and the piercing industry is our guide. It is our mission to manufacture the highest quality threadless jewelry on the market while remaining focused on accessibility, best in class pricing, and fast shipping times. We’ve come a long way since our founding in 1997 and we are delighted and honored that a small family business, that started in a tiny room, has had such a lasting impact on an industry with similar roots.

Let’s talk about the role!

The Business Unit (BU) Controller directs the overall accounting functions for the business unit. As part of the senior leadership team at the BU the Controller will provide leadership to the rest of the management team on all accounting and finance-related issues. The successful candidate must be able to work independently with support from the Corporate Controller, and be able to develop controls, processes and procedures in accordance with GAAP and Company policy. Must possess a strong will to evolve and improve the Company’s finance and accounting functions and. Must have high attention to detail and work accuracy, excellent organization and time management skills, outstanding written/verbal communications skills, and commitment to completing work within given timeframes. This position reports to the Corporate Controller with dotted line reporting to the General Manager of the BU.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounting, billing, financial statement preparation, general ledger, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses.
• Oversee payments of all vendor accounts; ensuring all accounts are paid on time.
• Oversee processing of accounts receivable, customer credit and collections.
• Work with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure work order transactions are completed timely and accurately.
• Partner with the Operations, Sales, Distribution, Customer Service & Fulfillment teams to enhance communication by developing reporting to provide transparency & understanding of performance.
• Partner with Sales team to develop and enhance analysis of average selling prices and gross profit margin.
• Developing product manufacturing costs for manufactured products and report on variances.
• Monitor cash and banking balances.
• Prepare and organize financial statements for monthly reporting in BU reviews.
• Manage the quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts; calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
• Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with BU management.
• Organize information and statements for audits.
• Drive continuous improvement in business processes and costs for the BU
• Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices, complying with all local, state and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting.
  
  

Skills For Success

• Exceptional knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience in Manufacturing
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping & accounting best practices, laws, standards and state/national regulations
• Key technical requirements include experience with NetSuite ERP environment and MS Office.
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
• Attention to detail
• Able to work well as a team
  
  

Qualifications

• BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting, or a related field
• 5 to 7 years of progressive Accounting and financial reporting experience, including a leadership role.
• Experience preferred at a small/medium-size manufacturing business.
• Key technical requirements include extensive experience with NetSuite, particularly NetSuite, as well as advanced Microsoft Excel skills.