Controller

MERTZ INTEGRATION LLC•Ponca City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is experienced in corporate budget management, and responsible for managing the overall financial health of our business affiliates, including but not limited to the creation and supervision of accurate and timely accounting and financial information of local and corporate offices.

Requirements

Successfully passes background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment aptitude and competency assessment(s).
Possesses a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
Daily in-person, predictable attendance.
Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend advanced English, with the ability to effectively communicate with people operating at all levels of the company and in a variety of situations.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication, with a keen attention to detail.
Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Word).
Solid understanding of internal control processes..
Fully knowledgeable of US GAAP standards.
Possess strong analytical thinking skills, including creative and critical thinking and data analysis.
Extensive experience and proficiency with internal auditing, financial reporting, and risk management.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Ability to act with a high degree of integrity and ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Accounting or equivalent discipline.
Minimum of five years’ experience as Senior or Lead Accountant or Controller with full oversight of GL, AP, AR and other facets of managing accounting for a mid-size company (greater than $50mm annual sales).

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant in good standing is desired.

Responsibilities

Prepares and analyzes financial statements, including the following tasks and responsibilities:
Reviews and records journal entries required to reflect monthly activity
Ensures proper month-end close processes to ensure accuracy of accounting records
Prepares workpapers supporting the monthly close process and month end balances
Ensures the timely completion and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations
Ensures the timely completion and accuracy of all bank reconciliations
Balances intercompany balances across the organization
Ensures accounting is in accordance with US GAAP
Supports the Corporate team with ad hoc analysis to support business decisions.
Supports the CFO with cash forecasts daily and weekly.
Assists the Financial Operations managers and Corporate team with preparation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
Prepares and review operations from a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow perspective.
Supports the month end business review process with value added information and analysis.
Communicates as necessary to answer questions and inform business partners concerning financial performance and business issues
Works with the Internal Control & Process Change Manager to implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles and ensure timely and accurate reporting
Assists in successfully responding to annual audit requests from the external auditors.
Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.