CONTROLLER

Precise Tool, Advantech and Big City•Rochester, NY

11d•$95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officers and the Administrative Manager, the Controller is responsible for communicating financial results and advice for multiple companies to the stakeholders by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Holds oneself accountable for doing whatever is needed to meet the commitments made around project outcomes.
Ability to work well under pressure, to adhere to deadlines and the ability to be flexible.
Ability to multi-task, triage workload in order to meet deadlines and needs of the stakeholders of the multiple companies.
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable/receivable principles.
Position requires proficiency in various financial software applications and the ability to learn new applications quickly.
Data entry skills along with proficiency in mathematics.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
BS/BA in Accounting/Finance or related field
10-15+ years Accounting/Financial experience, preferably in manufacturing or real estate.
Proven hands-on working experience as an Accounting Manager, Director, or Financial Controller.
Previous experience with accounting software packages. Experience with Epicor/Kinetics ERP, Quickbooks and ADP a plus.
Solid interpersonal skills, ability to work independently as well as with all other employees and vendors. Professional demeanor is a necessity.
Effective communication and administrative skills.
Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel skills).

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
CPA a plus
Previous experience with accounting software packages. Experience with Epicor/Kinetics ERP, Quickbooks and ADP a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate, where appropriate, with other accounting professionals (e.g., the Controller at Advantech Industries) to standardize accounting policies and procedures across companies with common ownership.
Establish and enforce effective financial controls for companies.
Provides analysis and guidance regarding the financial positions of the companies and their prospective compliance with state and federal regulations.
Enhance and strengthen the financial positions of companies through the gathering of knowledge and familiarity with the industries and competitive markets that each company participates in.
Review the practices, records, and transactions of all General Ledger and subsidiary records to ensure their compliance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Develop and/or maintain policies and procedures such that inventories are accurately valued and comply with GAAP.
Prepare journal entries for companies that are an integral part of the monthly financial closings.
Prepare monthly financial statements for companies that include Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
Prepare analysis and interpret the monthly operating results and review these with stakeholders at a regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
Prepare year end schedules of all financial accounts of the companies that will ensure complete, accurate, and timely preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns by companies’ external accounting firm.
Serve on the 401(k) Administration Committee and provide guidance on plan design, advisor and recordkeeper evaluation, and compliance with statutory and regulatory changes. Support the 401(k) Plan Administrator as needed.
Apply for grants that will help the financial position of the companies.
Prepare financial forecasts for internal management as well as providing external auditing firm with details required to make estimated quarterly tax payments.
Assist outside accounting firm in data collection for tax advice and return preparation.
Coordinate annual 1099 preparation.
Prepare and file periodic NYS sales tax returns for assigned companies.
Lead the annual audits for Worker’s Compensation and General Liability insurance.
Promote and support the requirements and principles of the Precise Quality Management System and AS9100.
Complete Census Bureau surveys.
Assist in evaluating and purchasing Health and other Business insurances.
Other duties as assigned.