CONTROLLER –Chattanooga, TN based industrial repair and metal finishing company seeks controller to perform and manage all accounting activities and human resources. Responsibilities will include month-end closing, financial and governmental reporting, payroll, annual audit, bank relationships, recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, and corporate insurance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze performance of financial results, business drivers, and operational metrics. Derive forward-looking insights to drive management decision, actions, and improve operational and financial results. Communicate risks and opportunities.
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure proper documentation and adequate funding of accruals through individual account analysis and research of individual transactions.
- Coordinate and execute month-end closing activities including the completion of all needed journal entries, maintain accuracy of general ledger.
- Lead and prepare annual profit plan process for the company. Develop budget including establishment of variance reports and completion of special projects.
- Perform Accounts Payable and Receivable functions including invoice entry, check processing, billing, collection calls, etc…
- Ensure Inventory accuracy and control, Conduct monthly and annual physical inventory.
- Complete reporting requirements for company and government authorities as required.
- Ensure that all business related activities are conducted within the guidelines of company financial policies and procedures.
- Adhere to and comply with all ISO standards, procedures, and guidelines.
- Manage hiring, training, and development of office staff.
- Administer all aspects of human resources, including hiring process, benefits administration, and policy enforcement.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to motivate and help direct the organization; exhibits managerial courage in defending a position and handling conflict.
- Change leadership capability; effectively drives and manages change, challenges the status quo and champions new and innovative ideas. Builds rapport with stakeholders and can successfully influence.
- Superior organizational skills required to deal with multiple “high priority” duties; project management experience beneficial.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and business acumen. Acts as a business partner – sees the big picture.
- Strong communication skills. Demonstrates professional presence, communicates articulately and confidently.
- Continuously re-assesses the organization’s skills, competencies and abilities to meet the business needs and drive results.
- Effectively leverages functional and cross-functional resources to solve problems, improve processes and meet objectives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Manufacturing industry and cost accounting experience.
- Technical capability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial and operations data/reports.
- Superior analytical and thinking skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
- Management experience required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting and analysis.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
- Successful drug screening and background check.
Benefits
· Medical, dental, and vision available the 1st of the month after hire date. Company paid life insurance available the 1st of the month after hire.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Application Question(s):
- Please provide a few dates and times that you are available for a phone interview. Please add 423-698-8914 to your contacts so our call will not be blocked. Thank you
- Please provide your salary requirement for this position.
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person