Controller

ACCOUNTING MANAGER/CONTROLLER

The Accounting Manager/Controller leads and directs all facets of the company’s accounting department and ERP system. Responsibilities include providing management team with accurate financial information and analysis needed to facilitate effective decision-making and planning. The Accounting Manager/Controller is a member of the management team. The Accounting Manager/Controller supervises the accounting team to support efficient and effective company-wide operation. We are looking for someone who motivates others through a positive professional attitude; exhibits integrity, reliability, and leadership; and will provide exceptional support by managing self and others with a sense of urgency, practicality, and accountability.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the accounting department and improve operations through effective and efficient operations.

Supervise work of two staff accountants and help them develop their skills and abilities.

Provide support and collaborate with other company personnel whose responsibilities directly align with accounting department functions.

Daily responsibilities include cash management, financial statement and financial report preparation, inventory control, insurance, accounts receivables, accounts payable and order processing.

Utilize ERP software and implement appropriate procedures and controls to ensure accuracy, enhance efficiency, and ensure proper internal controls.

Direct month-end and year-end closing and ensure that monthly and annual financial statements with supporting schedules are prepared in an accurate and timely manner.

Analyze financial information, summarize financial status, and highlight key findings.

Direct annual physical inventory and periodic cycle counts.

Complete special projects or other duties as assigned.

Meet with other members of the management team and assist in business decisions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 4 years of experience preferably in a Manufacturing or Distribution environment.

Supervisory experience required.

Experience with Big Box retailers highly desirable.

SKILLS

Strong people and time management skills

Strong communication skills, including active listening

Numeric and mathematics skills

Logic, reasoning, and analytical skills

Computer software skills including ERPs, EDI, and accounting applications.

Excel experience including advanced functions.

ABILITIES

Honesty, integrity, and ethical work practices

Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction

Ability to work and connect with others

Understanding of the need to balance accuracy and timeliness

Careful about detail and accuracy in completing work tasks

Establishing and achieving goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks

Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 4 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Millston, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• ERP systems: 2 years (Required)
• Supervising experience: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
• Analysis skills: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $95,000