Controller

Southern Glazer's•Miami, FL

11d

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for the overall functionality of the accounting department. The role produces financial reports, maintains accounting records, and manages accounts payable and receivable. It provides accurate, timely performance information to sales and operations teams, oversees accounting operations and financial audits, and helps establish departmental goals, policies, procedures, and staffing. The Controller also oversees financial planning, forecasting, reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance, internal controls, inventory-related accounting, and audit support. The position manages staff and serves internal and external customers across the business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus seven years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of experience supervising or managing exempt-level employees.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Finance or Accounting.
Demonstrated proficiency with Excel and financial analysis.
Knowledge of accounting and management information systems.
Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS and accounting procedures and concepts, including general ledger, balance sheets, and profit-and-loss statements.
CPA certificate.
Mathematical skills involving basic math, budgeting, profit-and-loss concepts, percentages, and variances.
Understanding of microeconomics as it applies to the industry.
Strong written and verbal communication, persuasion, motivation, and facilitation of strong working relationships.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to the job function.
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical and problem-solving, problem management, presentation development, and presentation delivery skills.

Responsibilities

Provide sales and operations teams with accurate, timely performance information.
Recommend benchmarks for measuring financial and operating performance across divisions, plants, and departments.
Oversee daily operations of the accounting department.
Manage preparation of annual audited financial statements.
Assist in preparing financial budgets and forecasts.
Prepare financial analyses for contract negotiations and product investment decisions.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax reporting requirements.
Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Design and maintain an organizational structure and staffing plan to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
Serve on planning and policy-making committees.
Direct financial audits and recommend procedural improvements.
Establish, implement, and maintain an effective internal control environment.
Oversee non-trade Accounts Payable and Inventory Services.
Oversee non-trade Accounts Receivable (supplier billing) and trade Accounts Receivable cash applications.
Oversee the General Ledger, fixed-asset acquisition and accounting treatment, and the American Express Credit Card Program.
Plan and forecast, and prepare and distribute monthly financial statements and analytical reviews.
Reconcile assigned balance-sheet accounts in detail each month, identifying and resolving outstanding items.
Analyze designated balance-sheet and expense accounts by deadlines using financial statement reporting tools.
Coordinate with other departments to resolve outstanding balance-sheet reconciliation items.
Conduct interim and annual external audit schedules and support internal and external audit activities.
Ensure pricing and profitability are accurate and process state and/or sales tax returns as needed.
Participate in physical inventory and cycle-count reconciliations.
Resolve internal and external customer issues and provide timely responses and resolutions to phone calls and emails.
Provide customer service to division personnel, employees from other divisions, vendors, and other outside personnel.
Respond to audit comments or suggestions after audits are completed.
Prepare job descriptions, conduct annual reviews, and recommend staff salary levels and bonus plans.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.