*Position: Controller*
*Location: Ferndale, WA*
*Job Description: *
We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller.
· The ideal candidate will have experience as a cost accountant in the food manufacturing industry.
· The Controller will direct and have responsibility for the plant’s accounting practices, maintenance of its fiscal records, and preparation of its financial reports.
· They will also have overall responsibility for appraising operating results in terms of costs, budgets, polices of operations, trends, and increased profit opportunities and will produce thorough, timely financial-status reports to help improve operational efficiency and aid in continued growth.
This position will report directly to the company President.
*Responsibilities *
· Assist in establishing and maintaining accounting and operational controls in all aspects of financial planning and budgeting
· Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual plant and department Key Performance Indicator reporting.
· Review standard and actual costs and report variances to management for decision making purposes.
· Ensure all plant functions in the areas of cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, etc.
are properly accounted for.
· Work with Plant management teams on monthly reviews of shop order variances, monthly financials, and plant expenses.
· Establish and implement cycle counts, investigate variances that arise, oversee annual inventory count.
· Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a high-performance culture and promoting professional development within the finance team.
· Prepare all monthly sales and excise tax returns
· Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliation of accounts, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
· Be primary point of contact with external CPAs for annual financial review and tax return preparation.
· Develop and implement written financial policies and procedures.
· Provide training, leadership and coaching to promote the development of other individuals within the accounting team
· Strong ability to work within a team as well as an ability to take initiative and work independently.
*Preferred Qualifications *
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
· Financial Management Experience
· Manufacturing & Distribution Experience, food manufacturing preferred
· Senior to advanced skill level working in Microsoft Excel
*Steve Brown*
*US Non-IT Recruiter*
*eZone Staffing LLC*
98 Cuttermill Road, Suite 466 Great Neck, NY 11021
*D:* 646-679-1020| *C:* 361-282-8420 | *F*: 516.
684.
9104
*Email:* sbrown@ezonestaffing.
com | *Web:* www.
ezonestaffing.
com
*Gmail: *sbrownezone@gmail.
com
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $90,095.
94 - $108,502.
63 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
* Ferndale, WA 98248: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person