On-Site Controller | Lead Finance & Reporting in Auburn

Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alligare, LLC in Auburn, AL is seeking a Controller to lead day-to-day finance, accounting and reporting. The right-hand to the CFO, you will supervise staff and partner with senior leadership to ensure accurate results and strong internal controls.

You will oversee audits, manage liquidity, and drive improvements in financial procedures across the organization. This role requires a ten-to-fifteen year track record in accounting and finance within manufacturing or chemical environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's in Accounting; CPA license and Master's degree preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply seasoned judgement as necessary to complete tasks and projects timely and correctly with minimal supervision.
• Solid accounting experience with a history of strong financial controls contributions.
• Entrepreneurial work ethic via ownership of improving the organization and getting things done. We strive to be very efficient with minimal overtime
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to Alligare’s mission; a proactive, hands-on thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO, the responsibilities of the finance function
• A track record that supports process improvement and initiative in identifying and accomplishing opportunities to improve processes.
• Strong technology knowledge with experience in various ERP and interfaced systems. Must have a mastery skill level of Excel and advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software
• Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team plus the ability to delegate accordingly.
• Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills in analyzing financial results and status.
• Strong interpersonal and communication experience in effectively communicating key information including presenting to senior management, the board or other outside partners
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.
• Less than 10% domestic travel excluding travel to/from Home Office

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong sense ownership of the importance for accurate and timely reporting within Corporate and local deadlines.
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems (SAP SBO, GFS (SAP BPC) PIMs, etc.) ensuring compliance with appropriate IFRS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Know very well and maintain the internal controls applicable to Alligare financial process and statements.
• Coordinate all audits efficiently and prepare audit support effectively to avoid cost overages.
• Understand the financial results and financial accounts/reports.
• Communicate clearly and formally the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results and status to senior leadership.
• Assist CFO in the annual budget process to ensure financial information is well understood, accurate and presented timely and effectively.
• Develop the appropriate reporting formats to present variances to the annual budget throughout the year.
• Monitor transfer pricing coordinating with internal partners as necessary to ensure company is compliant
• Oversee cost accounting and ensure variances are investigated timely with both local and group margin accurately reported
• Assist CFO in federal and state tax accounting and reporting. This includes developing, analyzing and reporting the monthly current and deferred tax and partnering with external and internal tax advisors
• Manage Alligare liquidity by developing and maintaining a rolling cash forecast model to ensure necessary liquidity.
• Manage and track the Company’s rebate programs to ensure Sales Discounts are accurately recorded and the corresponding accrued liabilities are complete
• Coordinate the physical inventory process which includes proper reconciliations of physical counts and reporting issues to the respective managers.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly and accurately and assure that the accounts are effectively analyzed for P&L impact.
• Continuously work to develop and evaluate the skills of the current finance team members to ensure financial activities and respective responsibilities are adequately and effectively delegated to staff.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels throughout the organization as necessary to make sure the finance team develops and maintains a high standard of performance.
• Leverage Controller’s management role to help create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.

Skills

Financial accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Advanced Excel

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP SBO

SAP BPC

PIMs

Job description

Alligare, LLC in Auburn, AL is seeking a Controller to lead day-to-day finance, accounting and reporting. The right-hand to the CFO, you will supervise staff and partner with senior leadership to ensure accurate results and strong internal controls.

You will oversee audits, manage liquidity, and drive improvements in financial procedures across the organization. This role requires a ten-to-fifteen year track record in accounting and finance within manufacturing or chemical environments.