Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for directing and overseeing all accounting operations of the company's domestic and international business while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This position provides leadership for all accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, inventory accounting, payroll, external audits, and financial compliance.

This role supervises accounting personnel across four locations and ensures timely and accurate financial reporting for consolidated global operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Oversee all accounting operations for four domestic and international locations.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the monthly financial close process and ensure established deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Perform and review complete monthly reconciliations of all general ledger accounts with supporting documentation.
• Maintain the integrity of the Company's accounting records and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
• Assist with the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow projections.

Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting, reconciliation, and manufacturing batch processes.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and costing.
• Partner with the Inventory Supervisor to maintain inventory accuracy and resolve Epicor system setup issues.
• Recommend improvements to inventory controls and financial reporting processes.

Payroll Administration

• Maintain payroll records and perform all required payroll reconciliations.

International Accounting

• Supervise accounting functions for multiple global locations.
• Coordinate the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial reporting across all business units.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate all external financial audits.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, and Company policies.
• Maintain strong financial controls to safeguard Company assets.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Lead the implementation and enhancement of accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Maximize the effectiveness of Epicor ERP.
• Develop automated reporting and exception-monitoring processes to improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff across multiple locations.
• Establish departmental priorities and ensure timely completion of all accounting responsibilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, from hourly production employees to executive leadership.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of Epicor ERP experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Experience with multi-location and international accounting operations.
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Experience coordinating external audits.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Exceptional technical accounting and general ledger reconciliation skills.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and inventory management.
• Demonstrated experience implementing accounting systems and improving financial processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present financial information to executive leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Self-directed with exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Willingness to work additional hours as necessary to meet monthly and year-end closing deadlines.
• Hands-on management style with the ability to personally perform accounting functions when required.