Controller

Modern Industries•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Controller directs and manages the Accounting Department’s daily operations related to the general ledger, receivables, payables, and payroll. This role also manages the company’s treasury function, receivables, and bank borrowing base reports. The Controller will mentor, coach, and develop accounting management and staff accountants through effective delegation of accounting duties and special projects. Additionally, the Controller will develop and maintain effective working relationships with all departments of the company, including creating and maintaining service level standards for the delivery of accounting-related services throughout the company. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining all necessary accounting policies and systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, and for establishing, implementing, and communicating accounting policies and procedures to the company. The Controller serves as the primary liaison with external auditors and prepares and presents analysis of consolidated monthly reports, making recommendations for improving the Company’s financial position. The role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring the effectiveness of internal controls and associated documentation and processes. The Controller will work directly with sales and operations personnel to identify and implement revenue-enhancing and cost-reduction projects, and with vendors and customers to improve payment plans that benefit working capital.

Requirements

5-10 years as a controller in a manufacturing business
Direct responsibility for cost accounting.
Direct responsibility for treasury functions
Detailed knowledge of ERP
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Focused, driven professional with strong ethics and integrity
High energy individual who works well with all kinds of personalities
Positive attitude and a team mindset

Nice To Haves

Implementation experience preferred.
Direct operations experience is preferred
Knowledge of job shop environment is preferred
CPA, and job costing or auditing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Directs and manages the Accounting Department’s daily operations related to the general ledger, receivables, payables and payroll.
Manage the company’s treasury function, receivables and bank borrowing base reports.
Mentors, coaches and develops accounting management and staff accountants through effective delegation of accounting duties and special projects.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all departments of the company including creating and maintaining service level standards for delivery of accounting related services throughout the company.
Develops and maintains all necessary accounting policies and system to ensure compliance with GAAP.
Establishes, implements and communicates accounting policies and procedures to company.
Serves as primary liaison with external auditors.
Prepares and presents analysis of consolidated monthly reports; makes recommendations for improving Company’s financial position.
Develops, implements and monitors effectiveness of internal controls and associated documentation and processes.
Work directly with sales and operations person to identify and implement revenue enhancing and cost reduction projects.
Work with vendors and customers to improve payment plans that benefit working capital.