Controller

Kleen-Rite Corp.•Columbia, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for leading the company's day-to-day accounting and financial operations while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial activities. This position oversees accounting, financial reporting, billing and collections, cash disbursements, internal controls, financial systems, and regulatory and tax compliance. The Controller works closely with leaders across the organization to provide financial analysis, support informed business decisions, identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency, and ensure the company's financial resources are managed effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required; CPA, CMA or MBA designation preferred.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior supervisory experience.
Proven success leading ERP and related system implementations / upgrades, serving as the primary functional point of contact for financial systems and integrations.
Distribution industry experience in a heavy e-commerce environment strongly preferred.
Exceptional verbal and written communication/documentation skills, with strong multitasking abilities; Excellent time management skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines.
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and a strong eye for finance and risk.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving business needs.
Collaborative, team oriented; Must be able to lead, support and contribute to team goals.
A strategic mindset, with the capacity to take initiative and make appropriate decisions.
Strong interpersonal skills for maintaining effective business relationships with peers, senior management, customers, and vendors.
Must have advanced knowledge with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA or MBA designation preferred.
Distribution industry experience in a heavy e-commerce environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead & supervise the accounting department: Includes general accounting, accounts receivable, billing and accounts payable team members.
Prepare timely & accurate financial statements: Provide leadership meaningful analysis of financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
Own & manage financial systems & related operations: Includes credit card processors, upgrades to NetSuite, etc.). Lead cross functional projects to implement new systems/modules.
Oversee inventory accounting: Includes valuation, reconciliation, and adjustments. Work closely with operations to optimize inventory levels and minimize carrying costs.
Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes: Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
Establish & maintain robust internal controls: Safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
Analyze financial details: Includes past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
Monitor banking activities to ensure that bank balances are correct, and postings are timely and allocated to the correct accounts.
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance (assist CFO), and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy. Lead cross functional projects to implement opportunities identified.
Oversee the accounting and reporting (including tax and regulatory compliance) for 18 related entities.
Perform other duties, as assigned.