Controller

NPIC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NPIC, a manufacturing company in Plano, TX, seeks a Controller to oversee day-to-day general ledger activities and lead a small finance team including AR/AP and a Senior Accountant. You will manage month-end close, reconciliations, tax filings, and cash flow reporting while ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 7–10 years of accounting and finance experience, preferably in manufacturing with cost accounting.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience with Manufacturing company and cost accounting is preferred.
• 7-10 years of accounting and finance.
• Experience gathering, evaluating, presenting, and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders.
• Integrity, credibility, and proactive, hands-on strategic thinking partnering with CFO.
• Experience coordinating audits and managing reporting, budgeting and analysis.
• Technology savvy with ERP and reporting software; liaison with software vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems for GAAP compliance.
• Lead AR/AP and a Senior Accountant; perform month-end close and reconciliations.
• Prepare tax filings (sales/use tax, property tax) and variance analysis.
• Develop internal controls and policies; manage budgeting and cash flow.
• Coordinate audits and prepare PBC documents; support financial statements.
• Monitor inventory, fixed assets, depreciation and cost analysis; payroll postings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Education

BA in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Sage accounting

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day general ledger functions in a manufacturing environment. This position will lead AR/AP and a Senior Accountant to carry out reconciling balance sheet accounts and bank statements. Maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures.

Essential Functions

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on daily accounting tasks list below (not limited) if needed:
  • Produce all month end, quarter end and year end accounting reports.
  • Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and intercompany balances on a timely basis
  • Conduct vendor setup, customer setup, W-9's, vendor address changes, tax reporting requirements (1099's)
  • Prepare required tax fillings (Sales/Use tax, property tax...)
  • Prepare monthly actual to budget variance analysis
  • Participate in financial standards setting, forecast and budget process
  • Assist with preparing PBC documents required by the audit
  • Keep track of fixed assets, depreciation and amortization schedule and book the entries
  • Verify and book payroll entries
  • Assist with cost analysis and inventory management
• Develop internal control mechanisms throughout each department for the protection of company assets.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Prepare and/or direct employees in preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.
• Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
• Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
• Year-end physical inventory and monthly inventory cycle counts.
• Leverage strengths of the current finance team members, help to clarify roles, and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Must be a self-starter able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Must understand priorities.
• Must take ownership of his/her tasks
• Must be familiar with cut-off procedures and period accounting requirements.
• Must be detail oriented, thorough, and command excellent time management skills
• Must have a thorough understanding in accounting within a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to effectively communicate all levels of management.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of a BA; CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Experiences with Manufacturing company and cost accounting is preferred.
• 7-10 years of accounting and finance
• Experience gathering, evaluating, presenting, and reporting financial information to executive teams and external stakeholders needed.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to NPIC mission; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO, the responsibility for finance.
• Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments.
• Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting, ERP and reporting software.
• Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners.
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.
• Must possess financial experience working for a publicly traded corporation; working knowledge of accounting requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 10 key by touch

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Bi-lingual (Mandarin) is preferred but not required. Sage accounting system user is a plus.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the US.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises accounting personnel.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to food scents, some food allergens.

Physical Demands

There are no physical demands out of the scope for a typical office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours and days of work are subject to normal operating office hours.

Travel

Not required.

Salary range: $105,000-$125,000 annually