What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at MFS Supply?
The Controller is responsible for managing and overseeing all daily financial activities of the company including AR, AP, banking, tax and related controls.
Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities:
· Oversee month-end close process and coordinate with other departments to adhere to reporting deadlines
· Responsible for supervision of accounting team, consisting of a staff accounting, AP, and AR specialists
· Ensure all accounting transactions and accruals are properly recorded on a monthly basis
· Evaluate actual vs. budget variances and report to management
· Perform GL account reconciliations
· Maintain and operate treasury accounts to maximize cash flow
· Ensure sales tax is reported and paid accordingly
· Monitor and report KPI’s to proactively manage the business.
· Assist in developing internal control guidelines, policies and procedures for accounting, cash and credit management, administration and other activities.
· Support strategy and business development by providing analytical, financial analysis and insight; guaranteeing integrity of all financial information.
· Plan, execute, and establish efficient repeatable procedures for month-end close process
· Ensure compliance to all federal, state and local laws, company policies and US GAAP
· Ensure compliance to all company internal controls, reporting and policies.
· Provide and coordinate training, direction, development, evaluation, coaching and leadership to subordinates.
Qualification Requirements:
· Strong interpersonal skills and self motivated.
· Ability to communicate well with employees and Management.
· Good organizational skills.
· Good understanding of all finance, accounting and business functions.
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar field required
· 10 years of finance experience in leadership roles within manufacturing and/or wholesale distribution
· Experience with NetSuite preferred