Controller

$120,000 - $120,000/Yr

Unclassified - Frankfort, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Frankfort, KY

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Controller is a pivotal role within the organization, responsible for overseeing the ongoing accounting processes, controls, and reporting functions. This position plays a critical role in budget development and financial analysis, ensuring that the financial health of the organization is maintained. The Controller will manage the overall activities of the accounting and credit functions, as well as the internal and external activities related to record keeping and reporting. This includes ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards, as well as maintaining the integrity of financial data. In this role, the Controller will oversee the daily activities of the accounting and credit/collection departments, ensuring that all financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. The Controller will also review and monitor the company's cash management functions, including daily bank funding and approving wire transfers or other payments for import vendors. Collaboration with executive management and team leaders is essential for preparing the annual company and departmental budget, as well as overseeing the monthly closing process to ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements. The Controller will prepare the monthly financial reporting package and authorize and sign any Accounts Payable company checks as needed. This position serves as the corporate liaison with Independent Auditors and Internal audit teams, directing the gathering of information related to these audits. Additionally, the Controller will perform periodic internal controls to evaluate the company's accounting systems and prepare certain financial reports required by company management and regulatory agencies. The role also involves overseeing the fixed asset and depreciation system, monitoring the recording of new assets and the disposal of assets, and working with insurance agents to provide adequate insurance coverage to protect the company against property and liability losses. Furthermore, the Controller will assist in the development and implementation of company-wide accounting policies and procedures and work with management to monitor and dispose of any unusable inventory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily activities of the accounting and credit/collection departments.
• Review, monitor and perform the company's cash management functions and reports, including daily bank funding and approving wire transfers or other payments for import vendors.
• Work with executive management and team leaders to prepare the annual company and departmental budget.
• Oversee the monthly closing process to ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare the monthly financial reporting package.
• Authorize and sign any Accounts Payable company checks as needed.
• Serve as corporate liaison with Independent Auditors and Internal audit teams, directing the gathering of information related to these audits.
• Perform periodic internal controls to evaluate the company's accounting systems.
• Prepare certain financial reports required by company management and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee the fixed asset and depreciation system and monitor the recording of new assets and the disposal of assets.
• Work with insurance agents to provide adequate insurance coverage to protect the company against property and liability losses.
• Assist in development and implementation of company-wide accounting policies and procedures.
• Work with management to monitor and dispose of any unusable inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Financial or Accounting fields is required.
• MBA in Finance or Accounting field and/or CPA preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in the Financial or Accounting field, including 4-5 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting.
• Proficient in Accounting Software and Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to be organized, thorough, and accurate.
• Maintain confidentiality with company-related issues and materials.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a multi-location organization.
• Familiarity with international accounting standards.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for full-time employees and their families.
• Paid Time off starting from day one.
• Paid Holidays.
• 401(K) with Company Match.
• Company paid Long-term Disability, Life Insurance & AD&D.
• Voluntary Program offerings.