Financial Controller

SUMMARY Responsible for the overall accounting operation, including financial reporting and budgeting.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOverall operation of accounting, including financial reports and budget.Oversight, management, and evaluation of accounting staff (including payroll administrator). Assure that accounting personnel are properly trained, motivated, and directed to fulfill their responsibilities.Review all journal entries for financial statementsAnalysis of financial statements and preparation of special reportsReview accounts payables and receivables for accuracyEvaluate credit applications and oversee collection efforts.Maintain insurance records (property, casualty, fleet, workers comp, etc.) and provide information to obtain insurance quotes.Prepare government and regulatory tax filings.Direct company’s annual audit.Comply with company policies and procedures.Additional duties as assigned by management.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEUndergraduate degree with focus on accounting and/or financeFive years managing financial/accounting departmentThree years experience in manufacturing related environmentProven ability to analyze financial statements and identify potential problemsCandidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:CPAExperience in the corrugated industryExperience in cash managementGood communication skillsTECHNICAL SKILLSComputer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software)Proficient knowledge and application of accounting principlesKnowledge of tax codes and regulatory requirementsQuality standards – both ISO and QSPHYSICAL DEMANDSEmployee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear and sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTESThe individual must posses the following:Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.Superior communication and teaching skills in order to function effectively as a teacher for his/her accounting personnel.Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution.Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative.