Senior Controller

The   Senior Controller leads the financial reporting to internal and external users, oversees the creation of new accounting processes, and drives value creation efforts aimed at operations. They provide strategic financial guidance, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with senior leadership to align financial strategies with organizational goals. 

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  Strategic Impact: Be intentional with your impact on our culture and drive strategic financial initiatives. 

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  Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

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  Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages, Board of Director reports, analyze financial data, and present findings to the Senior Leadership Team. 

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  Process Improvement: Oversee and maintain sound financial and operational processes in a multi-location environment by implementing process improvements, providing location-level training, and creating resource materials. 

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  Compliance and Recommendations: Make recommendations towards sound business decisions while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. 

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  Month-End Close: Oversee the month-end close process and analysis of results. 

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  Compliance Filing: Oversee compliance filing processes associated with Sales Tax, IFTA, Personal Property, etc. 

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  Audit Liaison: Liaise with external auditors for year-end financial statement audits as well as compliance audits. 

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  Financial Reviews: Assist in interpreting financial results and lead periodic financial reviews with location and area-level management. 

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  Systems Improvement: Work directly with the Business Systems Manager in maintaining and improving processes within operational systems. 

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  Inventory Management: Assist in overseeing processes and controls surrounding inventory management, including annual and cycle counts. 

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  Internal Controls: In coordination with the Internal Audit Manager, establish, implement, and monitor appropriate internal controls to ensure conformance and compliance with GAAP and other statutory requirements. 

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  Budget Oversight: Oversee the budget process, including revenues, expenses, and preparation of the budget. 

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  Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff. 

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  Other duties as assigned. 

• Strong leadership qualities. 

• Ability to set and execute a strategic vision. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Prioritization skills to ensure transactional tasks don't overtake strategic tasks. 

• Demonstrated experience using business models, budget comparisons, and forecasting. 

• High moral and ethical standards. 

• Thorough understanding of internal controls and audit requirements. 

• Well-organized and able to collaborate with other team members and senior executives. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, including consolidation and joint venture accounting. 

• Strong knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, including a sound understanding of financial forecasting. 

• Sound computer skills, including strong abilities with Microsoft Excel & Office applications. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required. 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or working towards. 

• 7+ Years of progressing accounting experience. 

• Physical Work Requirements - Light: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. 

• Repetitive motion associated with operating a computer and other office equipment.  

• Inside, climate-controlled working conditions. 

• Occasional travel and outdoor working conditions.