Controller
2460 Crossroads Blvd Seguin, TX 78155 US
Job Description
A leading manufactuer is seeking a Controller to join their team.
DUTIES:
- Prepare financial reports and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Develop and manage financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the organization's financial stability.
- Prepare and publish financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Conduct financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, revenue growth, and other financial trends.
- Perform inventory and cost accounting tasks and ensure accurate valuation and reporting.
- Reconcile physical inventory with book inventory and investigate discrepancies.
- General ledger maintenance and reconciliation.
- Month and year end closing activities.
- Prepare journal entries and review ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare account reconciliations, bank statements, and intercompany accounts.
- Lead the annual budgeting process to develop and track budgets.
- Analyze and report budget vs. actual variances.
- File state and federal tax returns including state sales & use taxes, 1099’s, 1095’s, Freeport Tax Exemption, and Property Tax Renditions.
- Assist external CPA with necessary schedules to file federal tax returns and state franchise tax returns.
- Coordinate with any external auditors.
- Prepare audit schedules and documentation as required.
- Ensure the organization complies with financial regulations and accounting standards.
- Lead and oversee the initial ERP system implementation or upgrades, including selecting the appropriate ERP software, coordinating with vendors, and managing the project team.
- Manage the day-to-day operation and administration of the ERP system, including user access, security, and configuration settings in conjunction with third party support from ERP VAR, Clients First.
- Provide training and support to users within the organization to ensure they can effectively use the ERP system.
- Evaluate and implement customizations, modules, or add-ons to meet specific business requirements.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the ERP system and coordinating with various departments to implement these changes.
- Collaborate with ERP vendors and third-party service providers to ensure the ERP system is properly maintained and aligned with the organization's needs.
- Develop and execute a long-term ERP strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and future needs.
CASH MANAGEMENT DUTIES:
- Monitor, analyze, and forecast cash flows to ensure the company has sufficient funds to meet its operational and strategic needs.
- Maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Reconcile and review bank and investment account statements, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions.
- Manage and perform day-to-day treasury operations, including wire transfers, fund transfers, and cash management activities.
- Prepare and process payments, which may include checks, electronic transfers, or credit card payments, ensuring payments are made within payment terms to capture available discounts and avoid late fees.
PRICE MANAGEMENT DUTIES:
- Understand the cost structure of products or services and ensure that pricing covers costs while maintaining competitiveness.
- Update and maintain price lists, including regular reviews and adjustments as needed.
- Utilize pricing software and tools to streamline and automate the pricing process.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONS REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year undergraduate college or university.
- Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), required.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, especially related to manufacturing accounting.
- At least 10 years of practical work experience in an accounting management and/or Controller role for a manufacturer.
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
- Integrity, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of tax regulations and compliance.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, as needed.
- Ability to perform essentially all of the job from candidate’s home. (This is a hybrid position, allowing a portion of the workweek to be performed from home). Ability to travel to home office in Seguin 2-3 days of the week to perform job duties.
- Follows the directions of his/her managers.
- Criminal and credit background check will be required. Drug test may also be performed.