Controller / Finance

Company: Professional Placement Services
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

A family-owned manufacturing company in Cleveland, OH is seeking to hire a Controller to join our team. Specializing in the packaging and printing of flexible materials, we are a growing company with a proven history of success centered around our commitment to customers and the "can-do" attitude of our team.

The Controller will be responsible for organizations' financial planning, setting financial goals, and strategizing through inventory cost-reduction programs to improve overall organization performance. Will provide business insight and recommendations, ensuring proper internal controls and procedures are established and followed.

STRATEGIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

-The Controller will be responsible for organizations' financial planning, setting financial goals, and strategizing through inventory cost-reduction programs to improve overall organization performance. -Will provide business insight and recommendations, ensuring proper internal controls and procedures are established and followed.

-Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, innovative mindset, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills.

-Responsibility for day-to-day accounting operations to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of books and records, maintenance of internal controls, and compliance with regulations.

-Developing and documenting key accounting policies and ensuring compliance with the key controls over financial reporting and working capital management.

-Oversee organizations' finance functions including banking and borrowing relationships.

-Responsible for annual financial audit and tax filings.

-Participate in the development of the annual budget for Operations, Facilities Maintenance, and Inventory Management.

-Create and promote communication channels with employees, customers, and vendors to effectively support systems and processes.

-Assist in developing protocols for safety, quality, productivity, information and data security, supply management, people management, and Human Resources.

-Maintain a working relationship across organization departments: Shipping / Receiving, Customer Service, Purchasing, Accounting, and Sales. -Develop, implement, and continuously improve systems and standards using Lean Manufacturing techniques, including 5S Methodology and Root Cause Analysis.

WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED?

TACTICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Record journal entries to accurately reflect financial transactions.

-Prepare General Ledger account reconciliations ensuring accounting book accuracy.

-Develop, improve and issue timely financial records for the management team, ensuring that financial information is accurate, meaningful, timely, and in conformance with GAAP and company policies including rebate program and open damage / RMA / freight adjustment claims.

-Monitor and manage cash flow, balance bank reconciliation.

-Oversee the month-end close process and results in the analysis including reconciliations.

-Track annual budget performance monthly and work with the Management team on identifying opportunities for cost reduction initiatives.

-Ensure timely collections of accounts receivable.

-Assess current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvement, and implement new processes.

-Manage company payroll, employee benefits, and human resources.

-Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and perform financial analysis as requested.

-Participate in annual physical inventories; Has overall responsibility for ensuring inventory is reported accurately in ERP system and ultimate financial impact to the organization.

-Conduct weekly meetings to cultivate an exchange of ideas, concerns, and information in the workplace.

IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

-Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.

-Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

-Strong interpersonal skills.

-Ability to work in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

-Ability to use organization and problem-solving skills effectively.

-Experience and competency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred:

-Packaging background/experience.

-Flexographic printing knowledge.

-Marketing experience is a plus.

Please Submit Resumes To:

Email: hr@hartmanpersonnel.com

or Call 440-974-0800

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