Controller

Buck Knives creates purpose drive knives that perform for generations.

We are looking for a Controller to join our Accounting team to help us make our legendary products.

The Controller serves as a key financial leader of the Company and partners with other departments to manage and maximize the financial and strategic opportunities of the business. The Controller provides financial insight and guidance, along with collaboration, that allows the Company to meet its profitability targets and production goals. The controller maintains a high level of business acumen and integrity as well as providing critical support and analytics to key part of the business. The Controller is adept at using KPI’s and other analytics to identify inconsistencies and variances in current business operations, sales strategies and forecasts. The Controller is proactively identifying and defining issues, root causes and potential solutions. In addition, the Controller will manage and oversee Payroll, Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following-

• Manage and oversee month-end/year-end financial close procedures and reporting, including reviewing monthly account reconciliations.
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash forecasts, customer credits and collections, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, corporate accounting and support of cost accounting, and factory operations.
• Serve as the financial leader working closely with other departments.
• Create and maintain financial reporting and analysis on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process and provide analysis on actual performance measured against budgets and forecasts.
• Managing corporate spending, including being the first line reviewer in the procurement process on all requisitions. Manage that proper general ledger accounts and departments are correctly being used.
• Collaborate with cost accounting to create and maintain standard costing information for each product manufactured, including margin analysis and impacts to inventory.
• Oversee all capital expenditure requests and associated ROI.
• Responsible for local tax filings (personal and property tax, sales tax, etc.)
• Interface with outside audit and tax firms, banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance brokers/agents, and other third-party service providers as needed.
• Work with business cost centers to implement, monitor and control cost saving improvement plans on an on-going basis.
• Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement. Champions the effort to identify cost saving improvement ideas for the business.
• Participates in continuous improvement teams to help drive improvement and positive change.
• Management and oversight of inventory to include inventory metrics, forecasts of inventory positions, capacity planning, days sales on-hand, and slow-moving or obsolete inventory. Provides key leadership and participation with other peers in the organization around managing inventory while mitigating cost and risk.
• Provides leadership, structure and organization in the annual budget process to include, budget reports, supporting schedules for other departments to include on-going variance reporting.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has overall supervisory responsibility for the Accounting functions. Position oversee a staff of full and/or part time employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Demonstrates a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (GAAP or IFRS), and financial analysis techniques. Must be able to interpret financial data and provide insights to senior management.

· Understands and demonstrates the need for attention to detail and precision in financial reporting. Meticulous in their work to ensure accuracy in financial reports and compliance with regulations.

· Experience being able to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Proficient in using financial analysis tools and software.

· Experience in creating, managing and supporting the budget and forecasting process. Demonstrates skills in budget development, monitoring and variance analysis.

· Stays current financial regulations and ensures compliance as a key responsibility. Demonstrates knowledge about tax laws, financial reporting standards and industry specific regulations.

· Successful track record of building and managing finance teams. Demonstrates strong leadership and team management skills. Demonstrates the understanding and importance of properly delegating tasks to other team members.

· Clearly and concisely communicates financial information effectively to various stakeholders, including senior management, board members, external auditors and other department directors, managers and supervisors.

· Proficient and comfortable using financial software and technology, including accounting software, ERP systems, data analysis tools. Must possess a high level of knowledge using Excel and building reports using pivot tables, charts and graphs and overall organization of database.

· Maintains high ethical standards responsible for operating with the utmost integrity of financial data and ensuring ethical financial practices and internal controls are being practice with the organization.

· Experience with encountering complex financial challenges. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills to address issues and find innovative solutions.

· Demonstrate the ability to adapt and be open to change, especially in response to technological advancements, company initiatives and changes in regulations.

· Beyond managing financial data, contribute to the company’s overall strategy. Align financial goals with the company’s strategic objectives.

· Experience with effective time management, able to prioritize and hit key company deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to complete tasks with limited support staff

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5 or more years related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be proficient working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office products, with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Post Falls, ID 83854: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel: 5 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person