Controller

Jobot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Permanent Controller to join their finance team in Atlanta, Georgia. This critical role involves providing financial leadership, overseeing compliance with GAAP standards, and managing budgeting and cash flow processes. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 10 years of relevant financial management experience, with strong skills in finance, leadership, and communication. This position offers the opportunity to significantly contribute to the company's financial strategies and success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in financial management roles preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, budgeting, cost accounting, and GAAP.
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting.
• Direct budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, and purchasing activities.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

SAP

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Details

Our organization is seeking a dynamic and experienced Permanent Controller to join our finance team in the Manufacturing Industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial management and strategy, with a deep understanding of financial regulations and standards. This role is critical in providing financial leadership and coordination of company financial planning, debt financing, and budget management functions. The Permanent Controller will also ensure that the company's accounting procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all audit activities.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting. Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Optimize the handling of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions.
• Directs budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, real estate, long range forecasting, and insurance activities for the organization.
• Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company’s procedures.
• Communicate financial metrics to senior management and provide advice on how to increase revenue and reduce costs.
• Effectively manage and motivate direct reports in the finance team to drive them towards operational goals.
• Implement and work with a Business Intelligence Tool and Dashboard reports.
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs, as well as new projects.
• Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., opening new operations, asset acquisition, new service launches).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. CPA, CMA or other financial certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in financial management roles preferably experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Experience with SAP and PeopleSoft is a plus.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and GAAP.
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities and a team player.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

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