Controller

Dewey's Bakery; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewey's Bakery, located in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Controller to lead the accounting function, close monthly books, prepare financial statements, and provide analyses upon request. The role supervises AR, AP, and Accounting Manager, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting and strong internal controls.

Applicants should have 5+ years in corporate or public accounting, with at least 1 year in a managerial role, and strong Excel, Power BI, SQL skills. Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in corporate or public accounting.
• At least 1 year of previous managerial experience.
• Ability to perform the essential functions listed above.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and SQL skillset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department including the monthly closing process.
• Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Issue timely and complete financial statements.
• Monthly reporting to lenders.
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues.
• Provide financial analyses as needed.
• Assist in preparation of annual operating budgets and monthly forecasts.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in accounting

Job description

The Controller is responsible for overseeing daily transactional accounting, for general accounting and month end closing activities, for completing and/or reviewing certain balance sheet reconciliations, for preparing month end financial statements, and for performing other analyses upon request.The position is responsible for maintaining an adequate system of accounting controls and records, and for ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The position supervises Accounting Manager, AR and AP roles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department including the monthly closing process
• Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Issue timely and complete financial statements
• Monthly reporting to lenders
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues.
• Provide financial analyses as needed
• Assist in preparation of annual operating budgets and monthly forecasts

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in accounting
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in corporate or public accounting.Experience in corporate accounting preferred.
• At least 1 year of previous managerial experience
• Ability to perform the essential functions listed above
• Strong Excel, Powerpoint, Power BI, and SQL skillset