Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Title: Controller 

Reports To: CFO 

FLSA Status: Salaried/Non-Exempt 

Job Grade: 11 

Pay Range: $115,000- $170,000

Position Overview:

As a pivotal member of our finance team, the Controller plays a crucial role in overseeing the Company's financial accounting system. This role entails managing various financial functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and Payroll, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and continuous process improvement. The Controller manages the monthly closing process, facilitates reporting requirements, conducts periodic audits, and manages the accounting department.

Additionally, this position collaborates closely with all business entities to provide reliable data, reporting, and analysis essential for strategic decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities

· Perform the monthly general ledger close process and requisite reporting, ensuring adherence to GAAP standards.

· Collaborate or Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll functions.

· Manage all GL account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

· Responsible for banking and balance sheet reconciliations 

· Handle accounting for capital projects and fixed asset reporting.

· Provide supervision, support, and mentorship to accounting team members.

· Ensure operational compliance with internal control procedures and SOX requirements; coordinate internal and external audit activities.

· Collaborate with the CFO and Director of FP&A to enhance processes within the general ledger and key business cycles.

· Compile, analyze, and disseminate routine and ad hoc financial reports.

· Conduct production cost accounting and inventory analysis 

· Oversee cost accounting activities to ensure accuracy of product cost information.

· Assist in preparing financial data and analysis for periodic business unit reviews.

· Assist with the accounting configuration within a new ERP implementation. 

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person/Permanent Resident "Green Card" holder.

· Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting. MBA and/or CPA preferred.

· 5+ years of relevant accounting/finance experience in manufacturing required.

· 3+ years of management of staff accountants

· Demonstrated ability to comprehend a business's strategy and its financial implications.

· Experience in managing personnel, projects, and tasks with a focus on responsiveness and priority.

· Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain associates within the finance domain.

· Strong communication skills with the capability to engage stakeholders across all organizational levels.

· Proficiency in advanced Excel usage.

· Working knowledge of internal controls, with experience in implementation and maintenance preferred.

· Familiarity with ERP systems, especially BC/BC365.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to navigate all areas of the facility, including office spaces, warehouse areas, and the exterior perimeter.

· Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to safely perform job duties.

· Ability to stand, sit, and carry out tasks throughout a full shift, with appropriate meal breaks.

· Physically capable of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, and crouching as needed.

· Able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier objects with reasonable accommodation.

· Visual acuity sufficient to perform job duties accurately.

· Capable of assessing weights, judging distances, and working at various heights.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, occasionally off hours to meet reporting deadlines. Opportunity for occasional remote work as agreed upon with supervisor.

Compensation:

At Cayuga Milk Ingredients, we value a fair and comprehensive approach to compensation. Our wage range for this role is determined by various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an employee to start at or near the top of the range for the position. Compensation decisions are made based on individual job circumstances considering skill level, previous experience, and education requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cayuga Milk Ingredients is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of others. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their job duties are prohibited from disclosing this information to unauthorized individuals, except in specific circumstances outlined by applicable laws and regulations (41 CFR 60-1.35(c)).

General Statement: 

All Cayuga employees recognize that the success and prosperity of the company is everyone’s responsibility. All employees are expected to treat each other in a positive, respectful, and professional manner, to be at work for their assigned shift and to work safely as a team. Employees must be self-starters who can relate to all levels of the organization.

Disclaimer:

o All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

o This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

o The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

o This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.