Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Great news! Schillings is currently looking for an experienced, highly motivated Controller to oversee the accounting department at the Saint John, IN location for our fast-growing company. The Controller handles all accounting functions, financial reporting, and oversees the cash management of the company.

Reporting to and working directly with the CEO, the Controller will assist with management and development of internal control policies, company procedures and financial planning. We are seeking a strong leader who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, who has a passion for numbers and a desire to create useful reporting tools to support our growth. This position is on-site Monday through Friday, 7am-5pm with excellent benefits. Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities include the following :

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the finance and accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash flow, employment taxes, tax reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls, financial policies, procedures and reporting systems to maximize return on financial assets.
• Maintain, reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts.
• Manage daily cash balances, cash flow and forecast future cash needs.
• Oversee and analyze customer accounts, including collections, and verify accuracy of transactions.
• Develop, design and maintain automated processes for financial reports / analysis / statements by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Assist the CEO, including upper management / ownership with financial decisions, forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Manage accounting team by improving efficiencies; coaching and developing employees; and planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
• Collaborate with General Counsel and outside accountant to ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• Advise purchasing department with vendor negotiations, inventory control and other similar financial planning.
• Provide financial analysis for special projects and strategic planning.
• Assist HR / Legal with employment and payroll issues, as related to accounting.
• Act as liaison with outside accounting / financial firms.
• Support management with insurance review and management of insurance claims.
• Any other tasks or areas of responsibility that upper management or ownership deem appropriate.
• Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to provide advice and guidance for the land development team, including land acquisition, development, TIF agreements.

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