Corporate Controller

CLASEN QUALITY CHOCOLATE•Madison, WI

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to direct policies and procedures to safeguard the company assets and provide accurate and timely historical and forecasted financial information to enable sound decision making throughout the company.

Requirements

Four-year BBA degree in accounting
Certified Public Accountant certificate
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing company with more than 500 employees.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Private food process manufacturing company experience
Experience with Tier 1/Tier 2 enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Microsoft D365 preferred

Responsibilities

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws for all direct reports. Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Prepare ad hoc reporting/analysis including forecasting to assist senior management in decision making and achievement of annual financial plan.
Perform all tasks assigned by the Director of Finance, while following all company, safety, and quality policies and procedures.
General Accounting functions including the following:
Maintaining the integrity of financial statements and related reporting:
Coordinate and oversee monthly closing activities, including account analysis and reconciliations, preparation of journal entries, and generating the monthly financial reporting package.
Maintain consolidated financial statements for all CQC entities including intercompany eliminations.
Ensure accounting policies and procedures are adhered to and implement new policies and procedures as needed.
Coordinate and manage annual operating budget process.
Oversee and support all activities related to the annual audit.
Coordinate and manage all activities related to preparing periodic and annual tax returns.
Participate in strategic tax planning and management of tax compliance activities.
Participate in annual review of insurance policies with insurance broker.
Participate in financial planning and analysis as follows:
Development of budgets and long-term financial forecasts.
Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
Develop and maintain dynamic financial models for scenario planning.
Coordinate with cost accounting functions as needed to ensure the following:
Product costs are being accurately maintained.
Sales quotes are completed with accurate cost information in a timely manner.
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives for the department and companywide.
Maintain regular attendance at work. Adherence to company in-office policies, currently at least 3 days per week in-office. 4 days per week in-office preferred.
Position interacts with all functional areas. Main interactions are with corporate personnel including the President, senior management, managers, and plant managers.
Travel to training and/or CQC facilities.
Other duties as assigned.
Perform all tasks assigned by the supervisor, while following all company, safety, and quality policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Low deductible and copays, LASIK reimbursement, Adults orthodontics)
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) Match – up to 5%
Paid Vacation, Personal and Volunteer days plus 11 holidays
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Wellness: Free fruit, insurance discounts, gym and run/walk/bike event reimbursement, free wellness checks
Scholarships – Employee, spouse, and children
Summer Camp Reimbursement – children of employees
Tuition reimbursement
Employee appreciation events
Free chocolate and coating!
On-site fitness facility
Annual Bonus Potential – 5%+