Controller | ESCO

ESCO Manufacturing; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCO is seeking a Controller to join our team in Watertown, SD. This role will oversee the accounting operations, supervise A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, and payroll processes, and guide financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. This position offers opportunities for internal growth and leadership within the accounting department.

ESCO is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting guidelines.
• A proven record of improving financial results.

Responsibilities

• Documentation – Maintain an accounting system of procedures and guidelines to follow.
• Reporting – Oversee reports, budgets, and forecasting; collaborate with auditors as needed.
• Financial performance review – Manage budgeting and capital investments and contract negotiations.
• Lead – Manage accounting staff and deliver annual performance evaluations.

Skills

Internal controls

Accounting guidelines

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

Job description

Controller | ESCO ESCO is looking for a Controller to join our team. The Controller oversees the accounting operations of the company. This position will supervise the accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll processes. This position is poised for internal growth. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, attentive, and efficient. He/she can complete work skillfully and independently. The Controller must be good at giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Documentation– Maintain an accounting system of procedures and guidelines to follow. Implement controls to minimize risk. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Reporting– Oversee the production of required reports and ensure they meet accounting guidelines and principles. Collaborate with auditors and provide needed information as requested. Produce annual reporting, budgets, and forecasting.
• Financial performance review– Manage accounting budget and system, which has low risk due to controls set in place. Provide financial analysis with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations as requested or required.
• Lead– Manage personnel in the accounting department. Create and deliver annual performance evaluations for the accounting team and provide guidance/leadership as needed. Initiate employee discussions when discipline is required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration is required.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting guidelines.
• A valuable record of improving financial results.

ESCO is an EEO (equal opportunity employer) and welcomes all applications.