Seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead the Company’s accounting operations and financial reporting functions.  Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial information, maintaining effective internal controls, managing the accounting team, and supporting the Company’s continued growth. The Controller will manage a team of approximately eight accounting professionals and serve as a key business partner to operational and financial leaders throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

Leadership of Accounting Activities and People

• Manage the accounting department and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and processes.
• Lead, develop, train, and mentor a team of approximately eight accounting professionals.
• Establish departmental goals and performance expectations while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adequate staffing, training, and cross-functional coverage within the accounting team.
• Promote collaboration across Finance, IT, Procurement and Branch Management.

Financial Reporting and Close Process

• Ensure monthly financial statements are completed timely and accurately.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly in compliance with company policies and standards and that outstanding variances are identified and corrected timely.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review internal management reporting and financial analyses.
• Assist the CFO with financial reporting to ownership and executive leadership.

General Accounting and Compliance

• Maintain the integrity of the Company’s general ledger and financial records.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Oversee accounting for inventory, fixed assets, capital expenditures, accruals, reserves, and other key accounting areas.
• Ensure fixed assets and related depreciation are recorded accurately and in compliance with company policies.
• Support accounting and reporting for multiple entities operating across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Coordinate accounting support for tax compliance and external tax advisors.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures documentation.

Internal Controls and Audit

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting and accounting processes.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.
• Assist the CFO in evaluating financial risks and implementing corrective actions when necessary.

Systems, Analysis, and Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes.
• Support optimization and enhancement of ERP and financial systems.
• Partner with Information Technology on accounting-related system improvements.
• Utilize financial data and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support special projects and other strategic initiatives as assigned.

Other Functional Areas and Special Projects

• Provide financial leadership and guidance to managers throughout the organization.
• Train managers on financial matters and provide routine feedback regarding department performance.
• Understand and support the Company’s culture and values.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate matters with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other professional service providers.
• Some travel may be required to company branches and other business locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business-related field with a concentration in Accounting.
• CPA designation, active or inactive, preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful accounting leadership experience.
• Experience in a distribution, manufacturing, or industrial products environment strongly preferred.
• Prior public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience working in a privately held or family-owned business environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with inventory accounting and multi-location operations.
• Experience with foreign currency accounting and multi-entity consolidations preferred.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills with the ability to delegate, motivate, and inspire team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; J.D. Edwards experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools; Power BI experience preferred.
• Positive attitude and continuous improvement mentality.

Opportunity

• Family atmosphere and work environment.
• Participate in the leadership of a winning team.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical and prescription drug plan.
• 401(k) plan with strong company match.
• Salary range $150-190,000 depending on experience level
• Bonus opportunity.