Financial Controller

Pratt Industries • Austell, GA

5d

About The Position

Responsible for the overall accounting operation, including financial reporting and budgeting.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with focus on accounting and/or finance
• Five years managing financial/accounting department
• Three years experience in manufacturing related environment
• Proven ability to analyze financial statements and identify potential problems
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value.
• Ability to evaluate financial alternatives and recognize and interpret financial trends and performance.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software)
• Proficient knowledge and application of accounting principles
• Knowledge of tax codes and regulatory requirements
• Quality standards – both ISO and QS
• Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.
• Superior communication and teaching skills in order to function effectively as a teacher for his/her accounting personnel.
• Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution.
• Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.
• Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.
• Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative.

Nice To Haves

• CPA
• Experience in the corrugated industry
• Experience in cash management
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Overall operation of accounting, including financial reports and budget.
• Oversight, management, and evaluation of accounting staff (including payroll administrator). Assure that accounting personnel are properly trained, motivated, and directed to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Review all journal entries for financial statements
• Analysis of financial statements and preparation of special reports
• Review accounts payables and receivables for accuracy
• Evaluate credit applications and oversee collection efforts.
• Maintain insurance records (property, casualty, fleet, workers comp, etc.) and provide information to obtain insurance quotes.
• Prepare government and regulatory tax filings.
• Direct company’s annual audit.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Monthly Incentive Opportunities
• Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• 401(k) with match
• PAID vacation days
• FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees