POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controller is responsible for the financial management, planning, regulatory compliance, accounting operations and financial record keeping at TCWC. The Controller oversees the day-to-day financial activities and provides financial analysis and support to Owners and the Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses current accounting operations and internal processes and offers recommendations for improvement; Identifies cost savings
• Develops financial policies and processes that meet the needs of the company needs and goals
• Ensures compliance with state and federal tax regulations and industry reporting requirements
• Develops strong controls to manage the flow of accounts payable, receivables, inventory, costs of goods sold, monthly closing of books, general ledger accounting, and other back-office procedures and policies
• Maintains accurate financial “books”; responsible for financial statements, payroll, balance sheets, forecasts, and month/quarter/year end processes and reporting
• Develops metrics to monitor business performance
• Manages and leads the accounting staff; creates a culture of support and professionalism in the accounting department
• Administers the insurance and risk management policies
• Owns the accounting software program and becomes the expert
• Collaborates with the Leadership Team and Owners to educate and enforce accounting policies
• Establishes relationships with banks, suppliers, vendors and customers
• Manages audits, internal and external
• Manages debt and collection
• Understands and can assist with ROI analysis and modeling to assist in business decisions
• Maintains licensing in different states, compliance for different markets, and distributor paperwork and permits
• Provides a proactive and meaningful understanding of the finances of the company and applies that to future analysis
• Makes recommendations to Owners and the Leadership Team to improve processes and plan for future growth based on financial data, trends and best practices
• Assists with preparing the budget and forecasts; monitors and updates as necessary
• Understands the strategic financial goals of the company; has experience in creating a budget
• Understands tax strategies and works to protect company assets
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality of company and employee information
• Observes safety and security procedures
• Follows all policies and procedures
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential responsibility of every job at TCWC
• Other duties may be assigned, and job duties may change according to workload or season

Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; organized and analytical
• Ability to build an accountable team that collaborates and communicates well with others in the company
• Can work with a sense of direction in an environment of change and unstandardized processes
• Able to set goals and timelines, meet deadlines, and meet objectives
• Able to communicate effectively with employees, management and vendors
• Tactful, discreet, maintains confidentiality

Basic Qualifications/Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (minimum education)
• 5-10+ years of experience in a Senior Accounting or Controller role, manufacturing or distribution experience preferred
• Experience in cost accounting and cost analysis
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Proficient in Google G Suite
• Sage experience preferred

Physical Requirements/Other

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Frequently required to stand or sit; occasionally walk
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to talk or hear; read, write, and understand English
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift 15 pounds
• Works in a clean well-lit and ventilated environment with no apparent direct exposure to physical hazards
• Occasional travel via vehicle or airplane may be required
• Workplace does have pets (dogs/cats) on site

We are eagerly awaiting the right high-energy, motivated and experienced candidate so please do not apply unless you meet all of the qualifications.