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Onsite - Venice, FL

Controller – Accounting / Financial Reporting

Monday - Friday

Enzymedica, a worldwide leader in the enzyme supplement industry, is seeking a Controller with strong accounting and financial reporting experience specifically in the manufacturing industry performing month end closings, cost accounting, and financial reporting and analysis.   Responsibilities will include managing all day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities to ensure the financial position of the organization is clearly stated and known by management.  This position is onsite in Venice, FL so local candidates or those ready to move to beautiful Venice, FL, should apply.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND COMPETENCIES:

·        Must be able to maintain high degree of confidentiality. 

• Bachelor’s degree in financial related field required.

·        Candidates with manufacturing experience will receive first consideration.

• Minimum of five years’ prior experience.
• Experience analyzing operations, researching comparables and making business recommendations; experience in leveraging finance/accounting and IT together to drive the business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of accounting systems software.

·        Must have accounting and financial reporting experience including performing month end closings, cost accounting, and financial reporting and analysis.   

·        Any experience with cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) and SQF (Safe Quality Food).

·        Ability to multi-task, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage time accordingly to meet deadlines and requirements of the organization.

·        Strong verbal, analytical, organizational, and written skills.

·        Detail oriented with ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.

·        Highly motivated and must be able to multitask and work efficiently.

·        Strong quantitative abilities.

·        Ability to solve complex problems.

·        Strong interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·              Bachelors’ Degree or Master of Accounting

·              Experience with Sage, Sage X3, SEI and Tableau preferred.

·              Professional designation as a CMA or CPA preferred.

·              Ten plus years of experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as required):

• Responsible for month-end and year-end closings and processing, ensuring financial statements are accurate and fairly present the financial condition of the company for the respective period.
• Own Enzymedica’s financial data warehouse and BI tools to upgrade and accelerate reporting.
• Manage key financial processes, including forecasting, budget planning, performance reporting, and accounting.
• Participate in Performance Improvement and safety initiatives, including job related and annual training(s), i.e., cGMP, SQF.
• Functional responsibility of all accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets and Cash Management. Ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and leverage the strengths of staff in the Accounting Department. Assist individual staff members to reach optimal performance levels in support of company defined goals.
• Maintain an efficient and effective Chart of Accounts.
• Maintain and supervise cost accounting processes including maintaining standard costs.
• Acts as backup for processing payroll.
• Oversees the preparation of the bi-weekly payroll entries from payroll processing company reports and the tracking and reconciling of PTO balances and accruals.
• Manage outstanding corporate credit cards and oversee the coding of monthly expenses.
• Oversees monthly reconciliation of company checking and investment accounts.
• Oversees calculation and posting of all sales commissions and employee bonuses. 
• Ensure 1099 tax forms are prepared.
• Manage postings of Fixed Assets and depreciation calculations.
• Oversees the preparation and filing of all applicable sales tax returns.
• Oversees the coding of all expenses and revenues prior to entry into the General Ledger and all Subsidiary Ledgers and ensures that monthly accrual entries for revenues and expenses are recorded and reversed.
• Oversees preparation and maintenance of monthly prepaid expense entries.
• Ensure ERP systems are operating to Company standards.
• Assists SVP, Finance with oversight of Risk Management with respect to securing appropriate insurance types and amounts to protect the company’s operations and assets.
• Assists with Inventory Control / Demand Planning as needed.
• Assists SVP, Finance as needed in managing and projecting the company’s cash flows.
• Assists the SVP, Finance in performing ad hoc financial analyses and reporting.
• Supervise, coordinate, and implement work schedules and activities to insure the accurate and timely data input into the general ledger.
• Works with the SVP, Finance in the internal audit function and process, and in reviews of internal controls.
• Point person for coordinating the provision of information in connection with the annual external Independent Audit process.
• Assists with the development, maintenance, and oversight of adherence to financial and accounting internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Payroll back up as required.
• Adhere to all Enzymedica, Inc. policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Fast-paced, deadline oriented, confidential department. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At Enzymedica, we make great health easier for everyone. It starts with healthy digestion – but that’s only the beginning. We’ve helped digest millions of meals, and our results speak for themselves. Our flagship product, Digest Gold, has been the #1 enzyme product for more than a decade. 

We find the best ingredients on the planet, validate them with the latest science then formulate clean, effective products made without compromise. Along the way, we try to make a difference in the world by investing in people and planet initiatives that support our company values and our legacy.

Enzymes are the spark of life — nothing in the body happens without them. We see our team members the same way. From sales and customer success to the warehouse and lab, our hard-working employees help change people’s lives.

Join one of the best companies on Florida’s Gulf Coast. We’re hardworking, driven on a mission to change the world, and we proudly offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that reflect our gratitude for our employees. Build a career you’ll be proud of, at the #1 natural digestive health and wellness company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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