Controller

Nautilus Holdings LLC•Windham, CT

20d•$110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Controller is accountable for the company’s accounting operations, including producing periodic financial reports, maintaining adequate accounting records, and establishing controls and budgets to mitigate risk. The role is responsible for improving the accuracy of reported financial results and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. The Controller maintains accounting policies and procedures; manages outsourced functions; oversees the accounting department and subsidiary accounting operations; and works with Human Resources on payroll and year-end collaboration. The position oversees accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, debt payments, the chart of accounts, accounting records, and transaction controls. The role produces financial statements and management cost reports, supports the corporate annual report, develops budgets and forecasts, tracks performance metrics and budget variances, and provides financial analysis for capital investments, pricing, and contract negotiations. The Controller also coordinates information for external audits, monitors debt and covenant compliance, and ensures government reporting and tax filing requirements are met. The position is full-time on the first shift, reports to the General Manager, and is based in an industrial shop environment where dust, dirt, metal debris, and moderate noise may be encountered. The stated pay range is $110,000–$150,000, with a performance-dependent bonus.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship, as required by DoD requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
10 or more years of progressively responsible experience at a mid-size company or a division of a large corporation.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
Ability to work efficiently and with a sense of urgency as needed.
Well-developed problem identification and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Analytical ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and resolve accounting issues.
Strong accountability and attention to detail.
Extensive math skills and knowledge.
Proficiency in accounting and tax preparation software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.

Responsibilities

Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
Manage outsourced functions.
Oversee accounting department operations and design an organizational structure that supports departmental goals and objectives.
Oversee subsidiary accounting operations, including control systems, transaction processing, policies, and procedures.
Ensure accounts payable are paid promptly and reasonable discounts are taken.
Ensure accounts receivable are collected promptly.
Ensure periodic bank reconciliations are completed and required debt payments are made on time.
Maintain the chart of accounts, an orderly accounting filing system, and controls over accounting transactions.
Partner with Human Resources on payroll and year-end collaboration.
Issue timely and complete financial statements and coordinate preparation of the corporate annual report.
Recommend benchmarks for measuring company operating performance, and calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
Manage annual budget and forecast production, calculate budget variances, and report significant issues to management.
Provide management cost reports and financial analyses for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
Coordinate information provided to external auditors for the annual audit.
Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
Comply with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.