Controller

The Step2 Company; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

401k with Employer Match

Company Paid Life & Disability

Adoption Assistance

Medical, Dental and Vision

Premium FREE Medical Plan Option

Employee Discount

10 Paid Holidays

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

The Step2 Company is seeking a Controller to lead accounting, internal controls, and reporting to top management. You will supervise accounting, credit and collections, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

Based in Ohio, the role requires 7–10 years in finance, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and experience with Oracle or similar. CPA is preferred but not required. You will partner with executives to deliver timely, accurate financial analysis and reports.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience with private equity and manufacturing/consumer products.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve accounting systems and practices.
• Review and update documented financial processes.
• Manage Balance Sheet Review process.
• Ensure strong financial controls for reliable reporting.
• Conduct periodic reviews of critical controls per guidelines.
• Oversee inventory control procedures and physical inventories.
• Coordinate annual external audit with auditors.
• Develop and administer accounting systems and cost reporting.
• Prepare reports and analyses for sales, profits, cash, and results.
• Direct financial affairs and prepare analyses and schedules.
• Develop and interpret accounting information for execs.
• Prepare financial position summaries for leadership.
• Direct and evaluate accounting department personnel.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related major

Tools

Oracle (or similar)

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer of Step2, the

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer of Step2, the Controller is responsible for establishing, coordinating and maintaining sound accounting practices and procedures and for presenting accurate and timely reports and interpretations to top management. Maintaining accurate accounting records, developing and managing an internal controls framework and driving a culture of continuous improvement will be core functions of this dynamic role. The role will supervise general accounting, credit and collections.

Job Duties

• Maintain and provide recommendations on improving the financial accounting systems with a focus on fundamental accounting practices
• Establish, review and update as required documented business process procedures relating to financial activities
• Manage and oversee the Balance Sheet Review process
• Ensure that effective financial controls are in place that ensures reliable and auditable financial data and reporting
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure that critical financial controls are functioning as documented per the corporate guidelines
• Responsible for inventory control procedures and physical inventories.
• Key driver of the annual external audit and liaise with the external auditors.
• Oversees the organization’s development and administration of the accounting systems, practices, controls and procedures that conform to accepted accounting practices and reflect operating costs, budget and profitability.
• Prepares timely and comprehensive reports including analysis of financial data, statements, audits, covering sales, earnings, profits, cash balances and other financial results.
• Direct the financial affairs of the organization and prepares financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules.
• Responsible for the development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information.
• Prepare reports for Executive Management that outline the company’s financial position.
• Responsible for directing and evaluating the performance of personnel in the accounting department.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications And Experience Requirements

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting with Controllership experience including Private Equity, Manufacturing & Consumer Products
• Experience with Oracle (or similar) is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related major
• CPA not required, but preferred
• Strong Business Acumen & Collaborator within & across the Business
• Passionate Attention to Detail
• Creative thinker to drive Continuous Improvement & Lead Process Change
• Experience managing a large and diverse team is required
• Ability to Multi-task and lead multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Proven understanding of business process and reporting flows and procedures.

Work Environment

Position is carried out primarily in an office environment, in a factory setting. Occasional need to lift light articles.

FLSA Status

Exempt

What are the perks?

• Parental Leave
• 401k with Employer Match
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Premium FREE Medical Plan Option
• Employee Discount
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Advancement Opportunities

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.