#10362 Job Description
Controller

Position Summary
The Controller will oversee day-to-day general accounting functions across multiple international entities and serve as a key partner to executive leadership. This Controller role will lead treasury operations, financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives. The Controller must have a strong technical foundation in U.S. GAAP, expertise in standard cost inventory accounting, and proven success managing complex, multi-entity environments. Experience leveraging emerging technologies, including AI-enabled reporting and automation tools, is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all general accounting functions across U.S., Mexico, and UK entities.
Manage treasury operations, including daily cash positions, forecasting, and banking relationships.
Oversee month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial statement preparation for monthly business reviews.
Serve as primary contact and leader for annual external audit; assemble and prepare audit work papers.
Sales tax and value-added tax returns, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and international tax laws.
Oversee inventory accounting using standard cost methodology; review cost accounting processes; monitor monthly physical inventory results.
Analyze, maintain, and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Approve check requests and expense reimbursements for designated employees.
Oversee credit management functions.
Analyze sales, COGS, margins, and SG&A expenses.
Provide financial data and analysis to executive leadership to support strategic decisions.
Partner with operations and external insurance broker to support risk management.
Establish, document, and monitor internal controls.
Act as the NetSuite ERP subject matter expert; drive system utilization and optimization.
All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

Current CPA license required.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Knowledge of sales tax laws, franchise tax law, and general federal/state income tax regulations.
Strong general ledger accounting knowledge and ability to prepare supporting documentation.
Familiarity with cost accounting and standard cost inventory systems.
Detail knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); general knowledge of treasury management tools and ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred).
Excellent communication and supervisory skills; ability to interact with executive leadership.
Self-starter with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
General knowledge of business law; strong research and problem-solving skills.

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
CPA required.
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive controller-level or senior accounting experience; manufacturing environment preferred.
2+ years of federal and state income tax experience helpful but not required.