Controller

Commonwealth Soap & Toiletries (CST) is the second-largest private-label soap manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1990 by the Layne family in Foster, Rhode Island, CST has grown from a single bar soap line to seven full production lines across our facilities in Fall River, Massachusetts with a peak capacity of 200,000 bars per day. CST serves national brands, major retailers, hotel and cruise line amenity programs, hospitals, spas, household-product brands, and private-label entrepreneurs across the United States and Internationally. The Controller role at Commonwealth Soap and Toiletries ("CST" and "Company") will play a vital role in leading the cost accounting function, managing financial reporting, and overseeing accurate GL reconciliations, asset management, and month-end close processes to drive business strategy and financial integrity. Key Responsibilities: Train, develop, and mentor team members to enhance performance and support career growth, while constructively managing performance issues and executing disciplinary actions when necessary. Generate and analyze daily cash flow reports for executive management to monitor liquidity. Prepare bank wires/transfers Prepare and execute authorized bank wires and account transfers. Month-end close operations, including executing specialized computer applications and posting necessary month-end entries. Prepare financial statements, consolidations, and key monthly financial reports for management review. Calculate, verify, and prepare monthly sales and performance commissions. Conduct monthly cash reconciliations, allocation entries, and general ledger reconciliations Prepare and post labor and overhead cost allocation entries to reflect accurate operational expenses. Maintain and manage the corporate asset management software system, tracking fixed assets and depreciation. Qualifications: 2 or more years of professional experience in Cost Accounting is required. Associate degree is required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred. Previous leadership experience is preferred. Working knowledge of accounting software is required; Deacom experience is a plus. Prior Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience is preferred. Proficient in MS Office Thorough understanding of basic accounting, financial principles, and cost accounting methodologies. High levels of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and communication skills. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must have a willingness to undergo a criminal background check, or "consumer report", may include a credit report and other information regarding your credit standing. Works primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard potential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth Soap & Toiletries