Controller

EA Talent Solutions has been engaged by a family-owned and operated manufacturing company in Brooklyn, proudly serving the industry for over 80 years. They are currently seeking an experienced Controller to join their growing team.ResponsibilitiesFinancial Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with organizational goalsProvide financial guidance and strategic recommendations to ownershipEvaluate capital investments and major business initiatives through rigorous financial analysisDevelop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure organizational performanceSupervise and mentor finance and accounting staff, fostering professional growth and developmentPlanning, Budgeting & ReportingPrepare and manage annual budgets, projected results, and long-term financial forecastsPresent financial results and forecasts to ownershipEnsure accurate, timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsAnalyze financial performance and recommend strategies to improve profitability and operational efficiencyManage monthly and annual book closings and reconcile accounts to ensure reporting accuracyAccounting OperationsOversee day-to-day accounting operations, including purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activitiesManage all accounts payable activity, including invoice processing, PO matching, payment authorization, and disbursementOversee inventory costing and periodic physical countsMonitor customer credit risk and manage collections of accounts receivablePayroll & Employee BenefitsProcess weekly payroll via Extensis (PEO), including submission of 401(k) contributions and loan payments to Voya, and record payroll activity in the general ledgerAdminister all employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k), safe harbor contributions, profit sharing, pension, and bonus payouts (monthly, quarterly, and annual), in coordination with Human Resources and external providersCash Management & BankingReconcile bank accounts daily; monitor cash flow and maintain adequate working capitalManage banking relationships, financing reporting, and debt obligations, ensuring ongoing debt complianceCompliance & Risk ManagementEstablish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory complianceFile monthly and quarterly sales tax returns with applicable regulatory authoritiesCoordinate insurance and risk management activitiesEnsure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, laws, and regulatory requirementsCoordinate annual reviews and manage the relationship with external auditorsPartner with external accountants on tax planning, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including owners' personal income tax filingsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with the Factory Manager on pricing for large and custom quotesMonitor labor rates, material costs, vendor pricing, and shipping rates to ensure pricing program accuracyCollaborate with IT to identify and implement process efficienciesWork with Purchasing to maintain inventory levels sufficient to meet sales demandManage all real estate transactions, including lease agreements and related expensesResponsibilitiesFinancial Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with organizational goalsProvide financial guidance and strategic recommendations to ownershipEvaluate capital investments and major business initiatives through rigorous financial analysisDevelop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure organizational performanceSupervise and mentor finance and accounting staff, fostering professional growth and developmentPlanning, Budgeting & ReportingPrepare and manage annual budgets, projected results, and long-term financial forecastsPresent financial results and forecasts to ownershipEnsure accurate, timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsAnalyze financial performance and recommend strategies to improve profitability and operational efficiencyManage monthly and annual book closings and reconcile accounts to ensure reporting accuracyAccounting OperationsOversee day-to-day accounting operations, including purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activitiesManage all accounts payable activity, including invoice processing, PO matching, payment authorization, and disbursementOversee inventory costing and periodic physical countsMonitor customer credit risk and manage collections of accounts receivablePayroll & Employee BenefitsProcess weekly payroll via Extensis (PEO), including submission of 401(k) contributions and loan payments to Voya, and record payroll activity in the general ledgerAdminister all employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401(k), safe harbor contributions, profit sharing, pension, and bonus payouts (monthly, quarterly, and annual), in coordination with Human Resources and external providersCash Management & BankingReconcile bank accounts daily; monitor cash flow and maintain adequate working capitalManage banking relationships, financing reporting, and debt obligations, ensuring ongoing debt complianceCompliance & Risk ManagementEstablish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory complianceFile monthly and quarterly sales tax returns with applicable regulatory authoritiesCoordinate insurance and risk management activitiesEnsure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, laws, and regulatory requirementsCoordinate annual reviews and manage the relationship with external auditorsPartner with external accountants on tax planning, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including owners' personal income tax filingsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with the Factory Manager on pricing for large and custom quotesMonitor labor rates, material costs, vendor pricing, and shipping rates to ensure pricing program accuracyCollaborate with IT to identify and implement process efficienciesWork with Purchasing to maintain inventory levels sufficient to meet sales demandManage all real estate transactions, including lease agreements and related expensesQualifications/Requirements10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysisProven expertise in budgeting and forecastingStrong strategic thinking and business acumenDemonstrated leadership and team management capabilitiesSolid understanding of risk management principlesStrong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirementsExperience with cash flow managementAdvanced financial reporting skillsStrong data analysis and data-driven decision-making abilitiesExcellent communication and presentation skillsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeExperience with Salesforce a plusExperience with QuickBooks a plusExperience with JobBoss a plusAs a recruitment and workforce management service, we are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity in all recruitment processes. We conduct our services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity laws. We do not discriminate against candidates on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. All candidate referrals are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and the requirements of the position. Clients engaging our services are reminded of their own legal responsibilities to uphold anti-discrimination laws and are expected to treat all referred candidates fairly and lawfully throughout the hiring process.