Controller

Company Background:

Since our founding in 1883, UltraSource has served the processing and packaging equipment needs of thousands of companies worldwide in the meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy industries. Our comprehensive offering includes hundreds of products that enable us to custom tailor equipment solutions that meet the production line objectives, labor goals, budget constraints and brand image of our customers.

Summary:

Seeking a Financial Controller to provide oversight, training, assistance and support to the accounting department to ensure all tasks are managed timely and accurately. This position will be responsible for managing the Accounting Department, staff work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic. Ultimately responsible for providing timely and detailed financial reporting to the executive management team. The Controller will work closely with the CFO and other leaders to explore how the finance function can support the organizations operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial statements, including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, corporate/overhead cost allocation, and indirect cost wrap rates.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, budgets and expenditures.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain the accuracy of the published company dashboard (billings, bookings, and backlog).
• Analyze financial data and present reports in an accurate, timely and useful manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and assist the CFO in apprising leadership and the board around issues and trends in our financial operating system and budget.
• Maintain registrations in the states where the company does business.
• Analysis of financials comparing to prior months/years, identifying changes and potential causes for fluctuations.
• Preparation, review & analysis of job profitability with division leaders
• Responsible for the year-end close through the ERP system including all reports, and system utilities.
• Develop and monitor business performance metrics.
• Establishes, or recommends to management, corporate strategies, objectives, and policies, as well as modifications to existing internal controls and programs.
• Supervise a staff of five employees including training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.
• Coordinate audits and proper filing of tax returns.
• Enhance and implement financial accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external audits.
• Manage asset acquisition, lifecycle cost reporting and disposition.
• Manage the company's asset & liability insurance policies.
• Manage Worker's Compensation and 401(k) annual audits.
  
  
  

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including previous supervisory experience.
• Experience working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting reporting packages.
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP Audit Process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.
• Experience in a senior financial-management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management.
• A CPA license preferred but not required based on years of experience.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
  
  
  

Physical Demands: Employees are regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally required to climb stairs, stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment is usually moderately quiet and is climate controlled.