Controller

Conexus; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruiting firm is seeking a Controller to manage day-to-day accounting operations. The successful candidate will participate in the monthly close process and analyze inventory costs. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and management experience within the manufacturing sector. A competitive salary range between $130,000 to $160,000 plus a bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Manufacturing industry is required.
• Management experience is required.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze and collect data to determine costs of inventory.
• Update standard costs annually using ERP system.

Skills

Management experience

GAAP knowledge

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Overview

Our Manufacturing client is looking for a Controller to join their team. This position will manage general inventory and cost accounting, while managing a small team. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations. Their ideal candidate must come from a manufacturing environment and have management experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, which includes review or preparation of journal entries, review of balance sheet reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet and income statement
• Analyzing and collecting data to determine costs of commercial inventory, such as raw materials, direct costs, and overhead.
• Updating standard costs on an annual basis utilizing Bills of Materials and the ERP system.
• Perform cost accounting activities including developing and analyzing standard costs, excess & obsolete reserves, scrap analysis, inventory variance reviews and analysis and reporting of inventory and COGS.
• Automating reporting and analysis using advanced Excel and Access tools, such as pivot tables and queries.
• Cost modeling and product pricing studies and new item setups.
• Preparing spending and variance analysis.
• Responsible for internal controls, financial control documentation and testing, and supporting audits.
• Ensuring that items are correctly classified, and statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Drive process improvements in the accounting and reporting of inventory, COGS and in-licensing collaborations.
• Assisting in the analytical and/or strategic function, including the development of budgeting, planning, and forecasting.
• Ability to manage and allocate resources, set priorities, and coordinate with various departments and third-party vendors.
• Conceiving ideas for problem resolution (e.g., supporting cost improvement teams).
• Providing management with key performance indicators for decision-making purposes.
• Assisting manufacturing with periodic physical inventory counts and monitoring cycle counting, as well as investigating variances and resolving issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar degree
• Experience in the Manufacturing industry is required.
• Management experience is required.
• GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred
• Strong written, verbal and collaboration skills

Compensation

Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Title: Controller

Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 + Bonus

How to apply

Please email your Word document resume to [e-mail] and reference the subject as Controller

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Strategy/Planning, and Finance

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing