{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"622c494da8934837b922e77f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/622c494da8934837b922e77f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/622c494da8934837b922e77f","title":"Controller","description":"DescriptionControllerClassification: Exempt\r\nReports To: Director of Finance\r\nDate Approved: 8/23/2022 Approved By: HR\r\nJob Summary/ObjectiveBased in Buhl, ID, Riverence is the nation’s leader in sustainable steelhead and rainbow trout production and distribution, including distribution of other seafood products. We are a vertically integrated, multi-entity enterprise encompassing brood farms, grow-out farms, finished product processing, and distribution through our nationwide trucking system. We are seeking an experienced corporate controller to oversee our accounting team and participate with senior management in executing our vision of excellence and growth in seafood production and distribution. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on CPA or CMA with proven accounting experience in a manufacturing and distribution setting, either in a CPA firm or in private industry, preferably in a senior or supervisory role. He/she will oversee the production of thorough, accurate and timely financial reports for senior management to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.\r\nThis position will report to the CFO and will participate with senior management in the execution of our strategic plans.\r\nEssential Functions - Key Objectives of this RoleProvide comprehensive consolidated financial reporting to senior management\r\nManage and supervise the work of the Accounting Department to ensure good communication and coordination with other Company departments.\r\nDevelop, evaluate, modify (if necessary) and document accounting policies and procedures to improve timeliness and accuracy of reporting and improve internal controls and guidelines over all financial functions\r\nSupervise the VP of Accounting and participate in training the accounting team with clearly documented roles and responsibilities\r\nThrough collaboration with other operational departments, improve inter-departmental communication and controls to enhance operational efficiencies and accountability throughout the company\r\nHelp achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective action\r\nHelp develop and support short and long-term strategic plans\r\nAssist in the transition to new ERP system\r\nDaily and Monthly ResponsibilitiesManage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with ap-propriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.\r\nManage the efficient and accurate consolidation of four companies with dozens of intercompany transactions to achieve accurate consolidated financials.\r\nDevelop and maintain strong internal control safeguards for cash, accounts receivable, ac-counts payable, inventory and fixed assets.\r\nCollaborate with senior management and VP-Financial Analysis/Planning in developing and monitoring operating and capex budgets, financial and operational KPIs, variance analyses, inventory/cost accounting improvements, and transactional and strategic analyses.\r\nEstablish and monitor cadence of financial and operational reporting on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.\r\nCoordinate with independent accountants to facilitate timely and accurate financial audits and tax returns.\r\nImplement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all companies and programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal and professional standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation or guidelines.\r\nOversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.\r\nRequirementsCompetenciesHands-on self-starter: willing to do whatever it takes (within reason) to accomplish the stated goals\r\nStrong working knowledge of GAAP\r\nStrong understanding of economic and banking processes\r\nStrong communication skills – written and oral\r\nStrong supervisory and mentoring skills\r\nUncompromising integrity\r\nRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field\r\n10+ years proven accounting experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment\r\nProfessional accounting certification, including CPA or CMA\r\nAdditional Eligibility QualificationsNone.\r\nWork EnvironmentThe employee generally works in an office setting (in Buhl, ID) with occasional travel to sites which could expose the employee to outside environmental situations including hot, cold and/or wet conditions. The position requires extensive use of office equipment as well as occasional use of other types of manufacturing/processing or specialized aquaculture equipment. The employee may at times require hear-ing protection.\r\nPhysical DemandsThis position requires walking, standing, bending, and lifting/carrying (up to 35 pounds).\r\nOften requires walking or moving to accomplish tasks.\r\nOften requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time.\r\nOccasionally requires stooping and reaching.\r\nOccasionally requires pushing using upper extremities to press against something with steady force.\r\nOccasionally requires pulling using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.\r\nLifting is required on an occasional basis.\r\nRepetitive motions are required which involve substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.\r\nHearing must be adequate to perform duties and interact in person clearly and efficiently.\r\nManual dexterity as required for specific equipment or instrumentation use.\r\nRequires clear vision, the ability to identify and distinguish color and to adjust focus.\r\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkFull-time position, 5 days a week, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. These hours vary de-pendent on projects and deadlines. The ability to work long days including occasional weekends including overnight travel is required.\r\nTravelTravel to sites as needed for projects and as operational needs dictate is required.\r\nOther DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activi-ties, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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We are a vertically integrated, multi-entity enterprise encompassing brood farms, grow-out farms, finished product processing, and distribution through our nationwide trucking system. We are seeking an experienced corporate controller to oversee our accounting team and participate with senior management in executing our vision of excellence and growth in seafood production and distribution. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on CPA or CMA with proven accounting experience in a manufacturing and distribution setting, either in a CPA firm or in private industry, preferably in a senior or supervisory role. He/she will oversee the production of thorough, accurate and timely financial reports for senior management to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.\r\nThis position will report to the CFO and will participate with senior management in the execution of our strategic plans.\r\nEssential Functions - Key Objectives of this RoleProvide comprehensive consolidated financial reporting to senior management\r\nManage and supervise the work of the Accounting Department to ensure good communication and coordination with other Company departments.\r\nDevelop, evaluate, modify (if necessary) and document accounting policies and procedures to improve timeliness and accuracy of reporting and improve internal controls and guidelines over all financial functions\r\nSupervise the VP of Accounting and participate in training the accounting team with clearly documented roles and responsibilities\r\nThrough collaboration with other operational departments, improve inter-departmental communication and controls to enhance operational efficiencies and accountability throughout the company\r\nHelp achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective action\r\nHelp develop and support short and long-term strategic plans\r\nAssist in the transition to new ERP system\r\nDaily and Monthly ResponsibilitiesManage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with ap-propriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.\r\nManage the efficient and accurate consolidation of four companies with dozens of intercompany transactions to achieve accurate consolidated financials.\r\nDevelop and maintain strong internal control safeguards for cash, accounts receivable, ac-counts payable, inventory and fixed assets.\r\nCollaborate with senior management and VP-Financial Analysis/Planning in developing and monitoring operating and capex budgets, financial and operational KPIs, variance analyses, inventory/cost accounting improvements, and transactional and strategic analyses.\r\nEstablish and monitor cadence of financial and operational reporting on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.\r\nCoordinate with independent accountants to facilitate timely and accurate financial audits and tax returns.\r\nImplement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all companies and programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal and professional standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation or guidelines.\r\nOversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.\r\nRequirementsCompetenciesHands-on self-starter: willing to do whatever it takes (within reason) to accomplish the stated goals\r\nStrong working knowledge of GAAP\r\nStrong understanding of economic and banking processes\r\nStrong communication skills – written and oral\r\nStrong supervisory and mentoring skills\r\nUncompromising integrity\r\nRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field\r\n10+ years proven accounting experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment\r\nProfessional accounting certification, including CPA or CMA\r\nAdditional Eligibility QualificationsNone.\r\nWork EnvironmentThe employee generally works in an office setting (in Buhl, ID) with occasional travel to sites which could expose the employee to outside environmental situations including hot, cold and/or wet conditions. The position requires extensive use of office equipment as well as occasional use of other types of manufacturing/processing or specialized aquaculture equipment. The employee may at times require hear-ing protection.\r\nPhysical DemandsThis position requires walking, standing, bending, and lifting/carrying (up to 35 pounds).\r\nOften requires walking or moving to accomplish tasks.\r\nOften requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time.\r\nOccasionally requires stooping and reaching.\r\nOccasionally requires pushing using upper extremities to press against something with steady force.\r\nOccasionally requires pulling using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.\r\nLifting is required on an occasional basis.\r\nRepetitive motions are required which involve substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.\r\nHearing must be adequate to perform duties and interact in person clearly and efficiently.\r\nManual dexterity as required for specific equipment or instrumentation use.\r\nRequires clear vision, the ability to identify and distinguish color and to adjust focus.\r\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkFull-time position, 5 days a week, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. These hours vary de-pendent on projects and deadlines. 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