Controller

Mako Recruiting LLC•Westminster, MD

22d

About The Position

Responsible for the Accounting Operations of the company, including preparation of financial statements, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets. Enhance accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, ensure that reported results comply with international financial reporting standards and support the organization in prospective forecasting and analysis for decision making purposes. Oversees the preparation and evaluation of budgets and other financial operating reports. Presents findings and recommendations to top management. Manages the Purchasing function.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge of accounting theory and GAAP/IFRS.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including prior experience working under tight deadlines with shifting priorities.
Comfortable being “hands on,” managing in a lean environment.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, intermediate proficiency in other MS Office applications.
Knowledge of QuickBooks or other ERP systems is preferred.
Intermediate understanding of project and cost accounting.
Strong analytical thinking and reporting capabilities.
Must be self-motivated, accurate, organized and detail oriented.
Prior experience with generating and monitoring full P&L (EBITDA) and balance sheet (capital) budgets.
Must have solid problem-solving skills and a desire to create solutions.
Demonstrated and effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships and professionally interact with internal and external customers; respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport and effective communications with diverse levels in multiple locations within company and external organizations.
Must have the ability to work in sensitive and confidential situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position in a manufacturing/cost accounting environment.
Must be United States citizen, lawful permanent resident or otherwise eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or graduate degree in Business is preferred.
Public Accounting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Member of Business Unit Management Team
Control all accounting, forecasting and financial analysis in accordance with financial policies and procedures
Assist in preparation of timely, accurate financial statements
Lead preparation of business plans
Design and provide key performance metrics
Analyze and communicate financial results to senior management
Make recommendations to management regarding cost control
Act as a partner to the CFO and management team
Supervise the daily activities of the accounting department including G/L, A/P, billing, payroll
Administer external audits
Coordinate tax reporting
Responsible for all purchasing activity
Generate meaningful monthly financial forecasts and annual budgets.
Prepare and present appropriate commentary to highlight and explain key variances and trends versus budget/last year/last forecast to business leaders and other stakeholders.
Contribute to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function in collaboration with senior management.
Establish departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization.
Other duties as assigned.