Controller

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 Base (D.O.E) + Bonus + Benefits

Location: Huntsville, AL

Type: Direct Hire with Client

We are searching for an experienced Controller with experience leading a small team. This person will be the controller for an area of operations that is part of a much larger organization. Looking for candidates with experience in distribution, manufacturing, or construction.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Additional Certifications are a plus
• 4+ years' experience in Accounting, Financial Analysis or reporting
• Proven success supporting similar operations from an accounting and finance perspective.
• Experience managing accounting for Product related companies in Construction, Distribution, or Manufacturing

• Manages and directs the day-to-day operations of the local General Accounting department to include accounting, forecasting, accounts payable and publisher sales reporting, accounts receivable and budgetary control.
• Ensures that all financial transactions, policies and procedures for meet the objectives and all regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates the provision of information to internal and external auditors for the annual audit.
• Develops, implements and maintains procedures to improve efficiency of company financial functions and the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Prepares Consolidated Financial reporting and respond to inquiries about fluctuations, including foreign entities.
• Monitors financial activities and details such as reserve levels to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Develops and maintains relationships and coordinates activities with Corporate credit and collections and divisions accounting and financial services groups.
• Appraises operating results in terms of cost, budgets, operating policies, trends and increased profit opportunities. Investigates and explains variances to senior management.
• Maintains current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, industry standards and current accounting standards.
• Oversees the development and issuance of timely and complete financial statements and related operating metrics.
• Oversees the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Communicates department goals and objectives to associates.
• Partners with VP to support the annual strategic planning process.
• Manages financial communications and presentations to local and corporate senior management.
• Provides financial analyses as needed.
• Works with IT and business leaders to identify opportunities and to implement automation in the area of financial systems and processes.
• Participates in due diligence and integration of acquisitions