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ControllerL & JG STICKLEY, INC. • Manlius, NY, US
Controller

Controller

L & JG STICKLEY, INC. • Manlius, NY, US
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

CONTROLLER

Company Overview :

L. & J. G. Stickley, Inc. (Stickley) is a leader in the furniture manufacturing and retail industries, with brands that are respected and cherished worldwide. We're building something rare : a brand with a 125-year legacy, a fully owned supply chain, and sales across multiple channels – Retail, Dealers, OEM, Contract, Trade and Ecommerce, fueled by, among other things, twelve company-owned showrooms, first class partners and three factories filled with incredible craftspeople upholding the principal "Als Ik Kan"

The Controller plays a critical role in supporting Stickley's continued success by ensuring financial health, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This role demands a strong commitment to accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of robust internal controls-all of which are essential to maintaining stakeholder trust and driving sustainable growth. The successful Controller will leverage technology to minimize transactional costs, ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, enable timely and accurate accounting for all entities.

We strive to attract and retain the highest quality associates who share our vision of excellence, appreciate a family-owned business and embrace the feeling that comes from improvement and accomplishment.

Essential Functions of the Job :

Leadership :

  • Lead and manage staff, including coaching and skill development.
  • Manage and support staff deliverables including journal entries, accounts payable procedures, batch review, approval workflows, purchase orders and invoice review, vendor management, product costing, transfer pricing, and contracts. Identify means and methods to improve outcomes.
  • Ensure staff compiles and effectively analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
  • Authorize and validate cost allocation and posting of detailed business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, check stubs, and computer printouts.

Bank Management :

  • Coordinates banking structure : account creation, access, changes, related documentation and day to day operational support and authorized signature ability to effect transactions. Monitor and manage all items related to cash accounting and transactions.
  • Audit and review bank account statements and reconciliations for completeness and accuracy.
  • Ensure appropriate liquidity and working capital to cover business operations and related transactions such as payroll, taxes, insurance, debt.
  • Financial Statements :

  • Prepare financial statements, actual to budget variance analysis and related reporting for assigned entities including defined company metrics using "one source of the truth".
  • Monitor, manage, and analyze general ledgers for accuracy and completeness.
  • Control, manage, and monitor general ledger account structure for consistency of reporting.
  • Management – Process and Technology :

  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert on accounting processes including Microsoft Dynamics AX, UKG, Corporate Credit Card program, Visdion360, Banking platforms (Center Suite) and other enterprise-wide accounting systems.
  • Maintain / Develop system controls to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
  • Utilize continuous improvement methodologies to effectively evaluate process efficiency and quality while identifying risk, work-flow cycle time improvements and propose system solutions.
  • Investigate technical accounting or process barriers and determine resolution.
  • Creates, validates, monitors, and implements all cost allocations.
  • Insures appropriate internal control systems are functioning.
  • Assigned special projects to support all lines of business.
  • Provides communications and training in support of accounting processes.
  • Compliance and Reporting :

  • Supports Year End tax reporting process and prepares tax work papers.
  • Coordinates the international financial reporting and compliance.
  • Lead all efforts and outcomes related to annual audit process.
  • Manage the review process of operating properties entity tax returns and provides accurate and timely information to ownership. Examines work documentation for quality, accuracy, and conformance to policies and procedures. Compile composite reports required by management or government agencies.
  • Payroll :

  • Have complete understanding of payroll process and general ledger interface including reconciliation of all payroll records to the general ledger.
  • Provide backup support to payroll process for banking, technical interfaces, funding, and other related activities.
  • Budget :

  • Coordinate annual budget process for assigned organizations and other lines of business included model development, budget calendar, actual budget development, and supporting historical financial analysis and other reports to accurately complete a budget.
  • Present budget reports and analysis to management, participates in the evaluation of actual results and forecasts to enable strategy implementation.
  • Required Education & Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
  • Ten years or more of related experience.
  • Preference for a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation and experience in manufacturing and retail environments preferred
  • Essential Skills & Core Competencies :

  • Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting processes, budgeting, cost accounting, internal controls, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Advanced knowledge of ERP and Payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, Power BI (or other comparable BI tool)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills – a proven ability to express needs, changes and opportunities while influencing key stakeholders
  • Strong collaboration skills – working jointly within the finance and accounting team and beyond to meet shared vision
  • Detail orientation – strong attention to detail, critical thinking skills that demonstrate ability to understand causes not just effects
  • Results oriented – strives to get results, meet deadlines
  • Accountable & Empowered – self-starter with ability to handle pressure, taking responsibility for execution, actions and decisions
  • Must demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and respect with vendors, team, and business partners.
  • Benefits :

    We offer a competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package that includes :

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Group health, prescription, vision, and dental coverage
  • Company paid life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Flexible spending account
  • Generous employee discount
  • Stickley "Fit for Life" Wellness Program
  • The compensation range provided in this job posting is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Stickley considers factors including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education / training.

    Stickley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

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