Sr. Controller

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR); Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) seeks a Senior Controller to lead accounting operations and report on financial results. This role partners with ownership and senior management to drive strategic financial planning and internal controls.

The Sr. Controller will oversee A/P, A/R, payroll, cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, and monthly to annual reporting under GAAP or IFRS, while mentoring staff, implementing policies, and collaborating with HR on benefit programs and with external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required.
• Ten years or more of related experience is required.
• CPA or CMA designation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounting Department operations including A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, cash forecasting, and payroll.
• Oversee training programs and identify training needs; mentor staff.
• Provide performance evaluations and coaching; support HR with benefits decisions.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting under GAAP/IFRS and maintain accounting policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with annual audit.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements; manage cash forecasting and collections as needed.

Skills

Management

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

CPA or CMA beneficial

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

The Sr. Controller will plan, direct, and report on the accounting operations and financial results of the company(s). In addition, the role is expected to become a strategic partner to the ownership and senior management of the company.

Key Activities

• Oversees the operations and effectiveness of the Accounting Department, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, cash forecasting, and payroll.
• Oversees training programs and identifies training needs.
• Motivate, support, and provide guidance to employees.
• Monitors operations productivity and provides constructive information, feedback, and coaching.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Assist in the handling of employee discipline in accordance with company policy.
• In combination with the H/R Director, evaluate benefits programs for employees that ensure high-quality coverage at a cost-effective rate.
• Oversees the company’s commercial insurance programs.
• Actively participate in the credit status and collections of customer receivables as needed.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees the production of periodic (monthly, quarterly, and annual) financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
• Utilizes “accrual” accounting for the company, as well as “cash basis” accounting
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on productivity and efficiency, capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Provides information necessary for the accurate preparation of Company tax returns.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Ensures that bank reconciliations are completed monthly for all company bank accounts.
• Prepares and reviews a Cash Forecast with the CFO on a regular basis.
• Actively participates in the collection of Accounts Receivable as needed.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting software, ideally QuickBooks Online.

Educations & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Ten years or more of related experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation is beneficial.

Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.

TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.