Controller

Description:

Eastern Iowa distribution leader seeks a Controller! This is NOT a remote role. This location is part of a larger, thriving company that has tremendous growth opportunities! In this Controller role you will:

• Manage the overall direction, coordination, and development of the Accounting/Finance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws.

• Timely and accurate completion of the month-end close process in accordance with GAAP, including completion of all balance sheet reconciliations.

• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments

• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory, fixed asset records, and general accounting.

• Provide Key Performance Metrics reporting, perform in-depth analysis and explain financial results to Senior Leadership.

• Focus on continuous process improvement.

• Drive the annual financial audit for the division and provide information needed for tax preparations.

• Provide financial analysis to evaluate divisional special projects, programs, capital expenditures, product costing, etc., when necessary.

• Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks, casualty/insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies when required.

• Provide a visionary and leadership implementation role on behalf of Finance to all departments in the region and support the Regional Vice President.