Global Controller

Big Ass Fans•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Ready to join the Big Ass Family and make a global impact? The Global Controller will report to the CFO of Big Ass Fans (BAF) and lead the Accounting department. This position is responsible for setting the tone for compliance across the organization, owning the month-end close/consolidation process, generating timely and accurate financial reports, researching accounting issues, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, owning the internal controls environment, and driving consistent policies and procedures for BAF Globally.

Requirements

7-10 years of general accounting experience is preferred with preference to those with prior experience in manufacturing
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) required, CPA preferred
ERP systems experience is required (experience with Epicor is a plus)
Advanced Microsoft Office skills required, including strong working knowledge of Excel
Strong ability in managing changing priorities and ability to meet deadlines required
Must have strong communication skills (oral and written)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a publicly-traded company preferred
Experience with Standard Costing preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and execute the various functions of the accounting department to work toward the overall goal of providing accurate and timely financial information in accordance with US GAAP and Company policy.
Oversee the month-end close/consolidation process, including the recording of journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and calculating various balance sheet reserves.
Ensure a robust internal controls environment exists and drive business to be SOX compliant.
Act as owner of Accounting policies and procedures and ensure compliance globally with both BAF and Madison Air standards.
Partner with the Director of Accounting Operations to identify business or operational issues that affect the company's accounts and effectiveness, as well as recommend ways of improving existing systems and processes.
Prepare monthly analyses on changes in accounts and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
Lead the annual Audits, prepare audit schedules, resolve audit issues identified by external auditors; provide support to internal parties and external auditors during year-end audits.
Serve as primary conduit into the Madison Air Tax and Controllership teams for issues as they arise.
Lead in developing an environment that creates “best practices” processes and systems and challenges current practices in an effort to locate efficiencies.
Mentor and lead team members through towards best-in-class performance.
Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required.