Controller / Senior Accountant

Certis Biologicals; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Certis Biologicals in Butte, MT is seeking a Controller / Senior Accountant to lead the organization’s accounting and financial operations. You will oversee the general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end close while supporting budgeting, cost analysis, and internal controls.

The role also covers product cost accounting, inventory management, and collaboration with management to drive financial performance and process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statement preparation, budgeting, and month-end closing.
• Proficiency with accounting and ERP software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Prepare monthly management reports and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Support external and internal audits.
• Manage accounts payable process for location; enter and maintain purchase orders; review invoices; reconcile statements; maintain vendor records; monitor expenditures.
• Manage accounts receivable process for location; transact customer sales orders; process and fulfill sales orders; generate customer invoices (international only) and statements; maintain customer records.
• Follow accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements; oversee fixed asset accounting and depreciation; identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Location: Butte, MT

Job Id:157

# of Openings:1

Full time position. Great Job / Great benefits. Manufacturing company is hiring a Controller / Senior Accountant to manage the organization's accounting and financial operations while actively performing day-to-day accounting functions in a fast-paced, interesting company. This role oversees the general ledger, financial reporting, budget support, internal controls, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who can manage all aspects of the accounting cycle while ensuring accurate financial reporting. The candidate is also involved in product cost accounting, inventory management and cost analysis for the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Prepare monthly management reports and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
• Support external and internal audits.

Accounts Payable Management

• Manage accounts payable process for location.
• Enter and maintain purchase orders within the accounting system.
• Review invoices for accuracy and proper approvals.
• Enter vendor bills into the accounting software.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and support documentation.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with purchasing policies.

Accounts Receivable Management

• Manage accounts receivable process for location.
• Maintain and transact customer sales orders within the accounting system.
• Process and fulfill sales orders in the accounting software.
• Generate customer invoices (international only) and statements.
• Maintain customer records and sales revenue as appropriate.

Controller Functions

• Follow accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Analyze operating results and explain variances from budget and prior periods.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.
• Support strategic and operational decision-making through financial analysis.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and business performance metrics.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Serve as the primary accounting resource for department managers and leadership.
• Provide guidance and training on accounting processes and financial controls.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, sales, and management teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statement preparation, budgeting, and month-end closing.
• Proficiency with accounting and ERP software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred

• CPA designation or progress toward certification.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience managing external audits.
• Experience in inventory-based, distribution, manufacturing, retail, or multi-department operations.