Controller

Modern Industries, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Industries, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Controller to lead the Accounting Department, overseeing general ledger, receivables, payables and payroll. The role includes treasury management, policy development, and liaison with external auditors.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of manufacturing controller experience, strong GAAP knowledge, ERP system expertise, and CPA or related credentials, with a proven track record in cost accounting and internal controls.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years as a controller in a manufacturing business.
• Direct responsibility for cost accounting.
• Direct responsibility for treasury functions.
• ERP knowledge; implementation experience preferred.
• Direct operations experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of job shop environment is preferred.
• CPA, and job costing or auditing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily accounting operations: general ledger, receivables, payables and payroll.
• Manages treasury, receivables and bank borrowing base reports.
• Mentors accounting management and staff accountants.
• Develops and maintains GAAP-compliant policies and systems.
• Implements and communicates accounting policies and procedures.
• Acts as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Prepares and presents consolidated monthly reports with improvement recommendations.
• Develops and monitors internal controls and documentation.
• Collaborates with vendors and customers to optimize payment plans.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Treasury management

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

4747 E Beautiful Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85044, USA

Description

Duties/Responsibilities of the Controller:

• Directs and manages the Accounting Department’s daily operations related to the general ledger, receivables, payables and payroll.
• Manage the company’s treasury function, receivables and bank borrowing base reports.
• Mentors, coaches and develops accounting management and staff accountants through effective delegation of accounting duties and special projects.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all departments of the company including creating and maintaining service level standards for delivery of accounting related services throughout the company.
• Develops and maintains all necessary accounting policies and system to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Establishes, implements and communicates accounting policies and procedures to company.
• Serves as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Prepares and presents analysis of consolidated monthly reports; makes recommendations for improving Company’s financial position.
• Develops, implements and monitors effectiveness of internal controls and associated documentation and processes. Work directly with sales and operations person to identify and implement revenue enhancing and cost reduction projects.
• Work with vendors and customers to improve payment plans that benefit working capital.

Required Skills/Abilities of the Controller:

• On a personal level, the candidate we seek will be a focused, driven professional with strong ethics and integrity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential in order to effectively articulate key success drivers and their potential risks.
• The selected candidate will be a high energy individual who works well with all kinds of personalities. A positive attitude and a team mindset are essential.

Education and Experience of the Controller:

• 5-10 years as a controller in a manufacturing business
• Direct responsibility for cost accounting.
• Direct responsibility for treasury functions
• Detailed knowledge of ERP, implementation experience preferred.
• Direct operations experience is preferred
• Knowledge of job shop environment is preferred
• CPA, and job costing or auditing experience is preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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