CONTROLLER

Cip - Maineville, OH

Full-time - Senior

Maineville, OH

Educational Services

About the position

The Controller at CIP Retail is responsible for overseeing the financial management of the organization, ensuring accurate and timely accounting operations, and producing financial reports. This role is integral to the company's strategy and success, requiring strong leadership and financial expertise to guide decision-making and maintain compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Compilation of timely accurate monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports, yearly budgets, and documents to facilitate corporate planning.
• Perform closing activities that include preparation of manufacturing variances along with supporting analysis.
• Participate in profitability analysis in quoting and costing.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Analyze and maintain the values of inventory.
• Develop internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration, and other activities.
• Coordinate and direct budgeting, procurement, and financial planning.
• Develop and maintain standard costs.
• Assist in compiling and presenting financial information for quarterly Board and All employee meetings.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Establish and maintain financial controls for the accounting department.
• Prepare and present financial reports and risk analysis.
• Manage all aspects of cash management, including AP, AR, payroll, and banking reconciliations.
• Create and maintain 13-week cash forecasts.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Provide support to management, particularly in commercial and financial matters.
• Create reports that help senior leadership understand company financials.
• Be responsible for the company general ledger.
• Train and motivate direct reports.
• Supervise all accounting functions, including supervision of a two-person staff.
• Facilitate external auditors with an annual review.
• Facilitate the coordination and communication of ongoing banking relationships.
• Provide monthly/quarterly/annual bank reporting requirements as needed.
• Supervise vendor and client rebate programs.
• Review and approve internally prepared bi-weekly payroll plus accrual and payment of sales commissions.
• Prepare and review timely required tax returns.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of accounting and finance experience, 5 years or more as a Controller or CFO.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Must be able to motivate, mentor and coach the accounting team.
• ERP Implementation experience is a must.
• Knowledge of Sage and/or Epicor is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills.
• Proven experience in financial project management, cost accounting, inventory and cycle counting.
• Advanced computer skills, specifically in Excel.
• Must be able to communicate financial information into sound business language so people of all levels can understand.
• Knowledge of federal regulation on taxes and reporting.