A major client of ours in the food manufacturing industry has a need for a Controller for their Bohemia, NY location. Manufacturing experience highly preferred.
Job Title: Controller
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of financial management, and a commitment to driving accuracy and efficiency across the accounting department. This position will play a key role in managing the company's financial operations, ensuring compliance, and contributing to strategic business decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure the proper completion of financial transactions.
- Oversee the accounting department's operations, including designing an effective organizational structure and implementing best practices.
- Hire, train, and mentor staff to meet the department's needs and foster professional growth.
- Ensure the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.
- Continuously review and monitor costs and expenses for efficiency and savings opportunities.
- Manage and forecast cash flow to support business operations.
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports with supporting documentation to Corporate Accounting.
- Analyze variances from budget and report significant findings to management.
- Develop and manage the annual corporate budget, as well as quarterly forecasts, in alignment with corporate timelines.
- Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts for Corporate Treasury.
- Provide financial reports for key customers, including monthly reports, annual budgets, and quarterly price reviews as needed.
- Design and issue financial and operational metric reports to track business performance.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight:
- Provide external auditors with the necessary information for the annual audit process.
- Assist Corporate Tax Department by preparing supporting data for annual corporate income tax returns.
- Process quarterly corporate tax payments in accordance with Corporate Tax Department guidelines.
- Oversee employee benefit plans with a focus on ERISA compliance and cost-effective plan management, including regulatory filings.
- Manage filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns and reports, including sales tax, highway use tax, 1099's, and unclaimed property reports.
- Monitor compliance with contractual obligations, including debt agreements, customer, and supplier contracts.
Leadership & Strategic Support:
- Actively contribute to key decisions as a member of the Executive Management Team.
- Engage in monthly and quarterly customer review meetings.
- Provide financial analyses in areas such as capital investments, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
- Offer financial support and guidance to all departments as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (required).
- Master's Degree and/or CPA certification (preferred).
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles.
- Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
- Proven leadership ability to manage and develop a high-performing finance team.
- Strong proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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