Controller - (Baton Rouge, LA)

The Controller position is responsible for managing the monthly close process, preparing and distributing financial statements, maintaining accurate general ledger account balances including all supporting schedules and documentation, researching and correcting discrepancies in G/L account balances, resolving outstanding issues with division/department managers related to their financial reports. The Accounting Manager will also assist in completing selected periodic sales and production reports, assist in completing year-end financial audits, prepare financial support for annual insurance renewals and audits, provide documentation to support periodic tax filings. Additionally, this role will assist with assessing current accounting operations and systems, monitor ERP default configurations, offer recommendations for system/process improvement, and overseeing implementation of approved changes. The Controller position will supervise an Accounting staff with over 25 employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educations and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
  
  

Training And Experience

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or a division of a large corporation.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Sage ERP and Sage Intelligence.
  
  

Benefits:

• Stability and Unlimited Opportunity!!!
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• 401k with matching after 1 year
• Vacation, Sick, Holiday & Birthday Pay
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• All Work Related Travel Expenses Paid by Company
  
  

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

Controller Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly financial close process to include necessary supporting documentation and preparation of journal entries, adjustments, and accruals including appropriate descriptions.
• Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements and Budget Variance reports.
• Provide Division/Department Managers detailed reports supporting financial statements; research and correct discrepancies and implement system changes to correct potential future discrepancies.
• Maintain Monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations and supporting schedules and system applications used to manage these accounts.
• Assist Account Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Purchasing, and Inventory management with accurate account coding and use of billing and purchasing codes, and pay codes to ensure proper flow of transactions through the general ledger.
• Prepare analysis and reporting on revenue transactions for distribution to Division/Department Managers and Executive Management to assist with achieving revenue goals; develop and maintains reporting templates for these reporting requirements.
• Review and analyze labor and inventory costing transactions and prepare supplemental reporting to assist management with achieving labor and cost efficiency goals.
• Participate in the annual financial audit by preparing audit schedules and work papers.
• Assist in preparation of supporting documents for annual corporate tax returns.
• Prepare supporting schedules for annual renewal and audits of insurance policies and premiums.
• Assist in preparation of periodic cash forecasting and annual budget and supporting schedules.
• Monitor and manage default configuration settings and codes in ERP system and outside integrated systems to ensure proper transaction flow into system modules and subledgers.
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls in all transaction processing.
• Manage various external reporting requirements for compliance with governmental authorities including preparation of annual 1099 filings and maintenance of proper supporting documentation.
• Daily Management of Accounting staff in excess of 25 employees to include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Staff Accounting positions.