Financial Controller

CCL Industries•Saint Charles, MO

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller provides supervision and control of the finance functions with a focus on month/quarter and year-end closing process and planning/budgeting/forecasting. This position customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment making recommendations for courses of action for the business. The controller is a key member of the management team this position coordinates with and prepares reports for the General Manager and upper management.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Skilled in time management and prioritization
Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations
Ability to make independent decisions
On-site work required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
At least 3-5 years' experience in a controller position.

Responsibilities

Manages the fixed asset system, and calculates and books depreciation while ensuring compliance with corporate policy.
Reconciles accounting inaccuracies or imbalances.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries.
Meets strict month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close deadlines for journal entries and reporting. : General ledger preparation, monthly and annual financial reporting, preparation of annual budgets, coordination of external and internal audits; and the safeguarding of Company assets.
Prepares financial statements to summarize and forecast the company's financial status.
Produces and manages balance sheets and analyzes future earnings and expenses.
Assists with the management of accounting, auditing, and budgeting with the organization.
Assists with preparations for audits.
Ensures compliance with and prepares reports according to GAAP and any applicable government regulations.
Responsible for the site's IT department and activities, ensuring that network infrastructure and programs utilized are functioning properly and in line with Corporate guidelines
Uses accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports.
The position will supervise a staff accountant (1 employee) plus IT professionals (2 employees) and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner