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Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management. Own the month‑end and year‑end close process and deliver accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Lead financial reporting, including preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting packages for ownership and senior leadership. Develop dashboards and key financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash‑flow, KPIs) that provide clear, actionable insights to leadership. Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costs, and margin analysis to support pricing, production, and purchasing decisions. Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance. Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, including variance analysis and clear recommendations for leadership. Prepare and present financial and KPI reporting to ownership and senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities. Drive finance and accounting systems improvements, including leading or co‑leading ERP, accounting, or reporting system implementations, upgrades, and integrations. Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners. Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting team. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred. 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role (Controller, Director of Finance, or equivalent). Direct experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment, including hands‑on inventory and cost accounting. Proven experience preparing and overseeing financial statements and management reports (income statement, balance sheet, cash‑flow, KPIs) for internal and external stakeholders. Proven experience with at least one significant system implementation or upgrade (e.g., ERP, accounting platform, inventory or reporting system), including requirements gathering, testing, and user rollout. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination. Demonstrated success owning budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow management. Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets; experience with modern accounting/ERP systems and reporting tools. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non‑finance stakeholders.
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Lead and oversee the accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management. Own the month‑end and year‑end close process and deliver accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Lead financial reporting, including preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting packages for ownership and senior leadership. Develop dashboards and key financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash‑flow, KPIs) that provide clear, actionable insights to leadership. Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costs, and margin analysis to support pricing, production, and purchasing decisions. Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance. Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, including variance analysis and clear recommendations for leadership. Prepare and present financial and KPI reporting to ownership and senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities. Drive finance and accounting systems improvements, including leading or co‑leading ERP, accounting, or reporting system implementations, upgrades, and integrations. Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners. Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting team. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred. 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role (Controller, Director of Finance, or equivalent). Direct experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment, including hands‑on inventory and cost accounting. Proven experience preparing and overseeing financial statements and management reports (income statement, balance sheet, cash‑flow, KPIs) for internal and external stakeholders. Proven experience with at least one significant system implementation or upgrade (e.g., ERP, accounting platform, inventory or reporting system), including requirements gathering, testing, and user rollout. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination. Demonstrated success owning budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow management. Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets; experience with modern accounting/ERP systems and reporting tools. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non‑finance stakeholders.
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