Controller

The Step2 Company•Streetsboro, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer of Step2, the Controller is responsible for establishing, coordinating and maintaining sound accounting practices and procedures and for presenting accurate and timely reports and interpretations to top management. Maintaining accurate accounting records, developing and managing an internal controls framework and driving a culture of continuous improvement will be core functions of this dynamic role. The role will supervise general accounting, credit and collections.

Requirements

7-10 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting with Controllership experience including Private Equity, Manufacturing & Consumer Products
Experience with Oracle (or similar) is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related major
Strong Business Acumen & Collaborator within & across the Business
Passionate Attention to Detail
Creative thinker to drive Continuous Improvement & Lead Process Change
Experience managing a large and diverse team is required
Ability to Multi-task and lead multiple workstreams simultaneously
Proven understanding of business process and reporting flows and procedures.

Nice To Haves

CPA not required, but preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain and provide recommendations on improving the financial accounting systems with a focus on fundamental accounting practices
Establish, review and update as required documented business process procedures relating to financial activities
Manage and oversee the Balance Sheet Review process
Ensure that effective financial controls are in place that ensures reliable and auditable financial data and reporting
Conduct periodic reviews to ensure that critical financial controls are functioning as documented per the corporate guidelines
Responsible for inventory control procedures and physical inventories.
Key driver of the annual external audit and liaise with the external auditors.
Oversees the organization’s development and administration of the accounting systems, practices, controls and procedures that conform to accepted accounting practices and reflect operating costs, budget and profitability.
Prepares timely and comprehensive reports including analysis of financial data, statements, audits, covering sales, earnings, profits, cash balances and other financial results.
Direct the financial affairs of the organization and prepares financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules.
Responsible for the development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information.
Prepare reports for Executive Management that outline the company’s financial position.
Responsible for directing and evaluating the performance of personnel in the accounting department.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.