Controller

Exceptional corporation with a history of success and growth is seeking a Controller to join their team and work directly with the CFO. The Controller will optimize financial performance by ensuring financial policies, procedures and controls are in compliance with corporate and will be a strategic business partner in managing financial decisions.

• Lead and direct all financial operations of the organization, including leading the monthly close process, managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and fixed assets for the company
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with GAAP
• Understand financial performance, cost drivers, variances, distribution costs and anything that impacts the financial results
• Communicate result to executive and operational leadership to promote efficiency and process improvements
• Ensure all accounting policies are compliant with regulatory bodies and company policies
• Ensure compliance with Sox
• Provide effective leadership to accounting personnel, and train, mentor, lead and course correct as needed
• Work with internal and external customers (including auditors) to support and provide reporting and analysis as needed

The Controller is a critical role, and exceptional leadership and communication skills are required. In addition, the candidate should have:

• CPA required
• Exceptional accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience with management of an accounting team
• Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively
• Big 4 public accounting and/or experience with Sox controls strongly preferred