Controller

Pivotal Solutions - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Controller at Pivotal Solutions, Inc. is responsible for managing financial risks, planning, forecasting, and maintaining financial records within the organization. This role involves overseeing various finance disciplines, including general accounting, and providing recommendations for hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions for direct reports. The Controller will implement financial plans and policies, partner with business managers to enhance strategies, and prepare consolidated business plans and budgets. Additionally, the position requires developing processes to ensure compliance with regulations and corporate standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills of the direct report (Cost Accountant) focusing on Journal Entries, General Ledger Entries, Inventory Reconciliation, SIOP, AOP, P&L Roll-up, and establishing standards for the following year.
• Improve tracking, visibility, and forecasting of variable spending by developing a tracking model for managers and their teams.
• Analyze product volume and margins monthly to assist in identifying pricing, chargebacks, or volume issues for future production plans.
• Learn the products and operations of the Morehead facility to categorize expenses accurately and prepare monthly and annual budgets.
• Develop short-term (6 month) and long-term (1 year +) goals for tracking/reporting to enhance expense management by department/product.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma within 3 years.
• Accounting Certification Preferred (e.g., CPA, ACA).