Controller

Hunter Recruiting; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting in Avon, Ohio is seeking a highly accomplished Controller to plan and direct the accounting operations. This internal leadership role requires detail orientation and organizational skill.

You will oversee policies, GAAP reporting, budgeting, and collaboration with COO and external audits. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 10+ years of related experience required.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Proficient in accounting software and MS Office.
• Strong analytical thinking and data-backed decision making.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and controls.
• Oversee production of periodic financial reports compliant with GAAP.
• Recommend benchmarks to measure company performance.
• Direct and monitor workers' compensation program for compliance.
• Produce annual budgets/forecasts and report variances.
• Provide financial analysis for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contracts with COO.
• Coordinate with external vendors for audits.
• Monitor retirement plans and 5500s; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise accounting staff and HR staff as described.

Skills

Management skills

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Accounting software

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Teamwork

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a highly accomplished Controller to plan and direct the accounting operations of the company. This is an internal role and a member of Hunter's leadership team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, diligent, tactful, and organized.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Ability to understand the needs of the business with analytical thinking and data to back up decision-making.
• Proven track record of relationship building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a team or independently depending on the task.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to compliance.
• Demonstrates a high sense of urgency and healthy appetite for accuracy.
• Adaptable to frequent change and versatility of work.
• Strong technological aptitude.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implement and continually monitor a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversee the production of periodic financial reports; ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Recommend benchmarks that measure the company’s performance.
• Direct and monitor the activities and performance of the workers' compensation program to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Produce the annual budget/forecasts and report significant budget differences to management.
• Provide financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations, in collaboration with COO.
• Work with external vendors and provide needed information for audits.
• Monitor retirement plans and review annual 5500s.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee Bookkeepers, Accounting Assistants, Accounting Specialists, Senior Accounting Specialists, and Assistant Controller.
• Oversee HR staff, including HR Manager, Generalist or administrative personnel.
• Interview, hire and train new staff.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 10+ years of related experience required.

NOTE:

This job description specifies the duties typically performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential duty of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, Hunter reserves the right to modify, add, or delete any duty from this job at any time within its sole discretion. Reasonable accommodation may be made as required by applicable law in order to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties/responsibilities.