Controller

Buckeye Power Sales Co.; Jefferson Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with Bonus Potential

Regular day shift hours

Excellent Benefit Package

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Buckeye Power Sales, an Ohio-based company, is seeking a Controller to lead the Finance team and own the month-end close cycle. The role drives financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and audit coordination across GL and inventory.

The ideal candidate will mentor staff, implement process improvements, and collaborate with executive leadership to ensure accurate, timely financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience; supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, financial close processes, and internal controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP system preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to nonfinancial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Directing and supervising the Finance team, including hiring, training, coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Owning the month-end and year-end close processes, including managing the close calendar, reviewing journal entries, and approving account reconciliations.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Maintaining the general ledger and chart of accounts in Business Central, and leading system improvements and process automation.
• Approving and overseeing company credit card reconciliation and expense‑management processes.
• Assisting the Executive team with annual budgeting and forecasting, and analyzing variances against the budget and prior‑year results.
• Designing, documenting, and enforcing internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinating external audits or reviews, bank reporting, tax preparation, and applicable sales, use, and property tax filings.
• Overseeing vendor and customer setup and compliance forms, including customer and vendor portal management.
• Overseeing accounts payable and inventory accounting, including physical counts and inventory valuation.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

If You Are Seeking:

• Daily Challenges
• Ownership of Your Role
• A Friendly Team Environment
• A Place to Work that feels like Family
• Stability

And You Are:

• Dedicated
• Seeking Constant Improvement
• Professional
• Motivated by Results
• Accountable

Then We Have the Opportunity for You!

Our Controller is responsible for:

• Directing and supervising the Finance team, including hiring, training, coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Owning the month-end and year-end close processes, including managing the close calendar, reviewing journal entries, and approving account reconciliations.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Maintaining the general ledger and chart of accounts in Business Central, and leading system improvements and process automation.
• Approving and overseeing company credit card reconciliation and expense‑management processes.
• Assisting the Executive team with annual budgeting and forecasting, and analyzing variances against the budget and prior‑year results.
• Designing, documenting, and enforcing internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinating external audits or reviews, bank reporting, tax preparation, and applicable sales, use, and property tax filings.
• Overseeing vendor and customer setup and compliance forms, including customer and vendor portal management.
• Overseeing accounts payable and inventory accounting, including physical counts and inventory valuation.

Buckeye Power Sales offers a great benefits package for our Controller, including:

• Competitive pay with Bonus Potential
• Regular day shift hours
• Excellent Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Company Paid STD/LTD/Life, AND MORE)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Parental Bonding, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Volunteering)

To Find More Reasons You Want to join our team at Buckeye Power Sales, visit:

• YouTube: youtube.com/buckeyepowersales
• Facebook: facebook.com/BuckeyePowerSales
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/buckeyepowersales
• Twitter: twitter.com/buckeyepowersls

Requirements

• Demonstrates alignment with BPS core values.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience; supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, financial close processes, and internal controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP system preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to nonfinancial audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive financial and personnel information.
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Dependable, with a commitment to consistent and reliable attendance.
• Demonstrated professionalism, a strong work ethic, and accountability.
• Ability to represent the company in a positive and professional manner.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must successfully complete required background and credit checks and periodic drug screenings, in accordance with applicable law and company policy.

** Salary is based on skills and experience. **

Military Friendly, DFWP, EOE