Controller

Wilkinson Supply Co.•Raleigh, NC

14d

About The Position

The Controller is a key member of Wilkinson Supply Company’s leadership team, responsible for the company’s financial integrity and day-to-day financial operations. The role combines accounting leadership with practical knowledge of distribution, inventory, purchasing, supply chain, operations, and business processes. The Controller oversees accounting and financial reporting and partners with company leadership, branch operations, purchasing, sales, and other departments to improve profitability, accountability, and operational efficiency. The Controller leads accounting and financial management, financial planning and analysis, inventory and supply-chain financial oversight, operational partnership, accounts receivable and credit, accounts payable and vendor management, and development of the accounting and finance team. This is a hands-on business role that connects financial decisions to purchasing, inventory, pricing, margins, sales, operations, and cash flow. Wilkinson Supply Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that employment decisions are made without regard to protected status under applicable laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in finance leadership roles, with a strong background in accounting, P&L management, financial reporting, and budgeting.
Extensive experience with ERP systems and financial reporting software.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
Significant accounting leadership experience; experience in an inventory-intensive business is relevant to the role.
Strong understanding of inventory accounting, purchasing, supply chain, gross margin, and working capital.
Experience managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit, cash flow, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA certification.
Experience in wholesale distribution, plumbing, HVAC, building materials, construction supply, or a similar inventory-intensive business.
Experience working in a multi-location or branch-based organization.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and financial reporting.
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and manage monthly and year-end close processes.
Maintain internal controls and the accuracy and integrity of financial information; oversee reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, fixed assets, and general accounting functions.
Coordinate with outside CPA firms, auditors, banks, insurance providers, and other financial partners; maintain compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and company policies.
Manage banking relationships, cash balances, borrowing needs, and lines of credit.
Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial projections; monitor results against budget and identify variances.
Provide leadership with clear financial reporting and actionable business insights; analyze margins, expenses, inventory investment, working capital, and profitability.
Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards, identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities, and support evaluation of capital investments and major business decisions.
Understand purchasing, receiving, inventory, sales, and distribution processes; partner with purchasing and operations to manage inventory investment.
Monitor excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and aging inventory; ensure inventory quantities and costs are accurately reflected in financial statements.
Oversee inventory controls, physical inventories, cycle counting, and inventory adjustments.
Analyze vendor pricing, purchasing programs, rebates, freight, discounts, payment terms, and other factors affecting product cost and gross margin.
Partner with purchasing and operations to evaluate vendor programs and purchasing opportunities, and balance inventory availability and customer service with working-capital management.
Serve as a hands-on business partner to the CEO, COO, and leadership team; participate in resolving operational issues beyond the accounting department.
Work with branch managers and department leaders to improve processes, controls, accountability, and profitability; help managers understand the financial impact of operating decisions.
Identify inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements; establish scalable processes and procedures as the company grows, and support consistent policy adherence across locations.
Participate in strategic planning while maintaining focus on day-to-day execution.
Provide leadership and oversight for accounts receivable and customer credit; monitor aging, collections, credit exposure, past-due accounts, DSO, and other working-capital metrics.
Establish appropriate credit limits and controls, and partner with sales and branch leadership to resolve significant customer credit issues while balancing customer relationships and company risk.
Oversee accounts payable and vendor payment practices; capture available discounts and use appropriate payment terms.
Review vendor statements, rebates, incentives, and purchasing programs for accuracy, and partner with purchasing to assess vendor relationships financially.
Lead, develop, and hold accountable the accounting and finance team; establish responsibilities, processes, deadlines, and performance expectations.
Develop team members, build department depth and cross-training, and create a service-oriented accounting function that supports branches and other departments while maintaining financial controls.