Controller - Talent Wave Associates, LLC

Join A Dynamic Financial Leadership Team!

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a thriving company? Our client is seeking a skilled financial leader to oversee and enhance financial operations, ensuring precision, compliance, and strategic growth. If you're passionate about driving financial excellence, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and management of comprehensive financial reports, including consolidated statements of income, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses, ensuring alignment with GAAP standards.
• Coordinate the monthly financial close process, conducting thorough analyses and reconciliations, and providing insightful variance reports and documentation.
• Lead the annual audit process, ensuring transparency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Direct tax strategy and compliance efforts, covering federal, state, local, payroll, and property taxes.
• Supervise daily financial operations and enforce adherence to corporate policies and procedures across the organization.
• Prepare and manage financial institution reporting requirements.
• Establish and refine accounting department procedures to optimize accuracy and automate processes.

Leadership and Strategic Impact

• Enhance financial models and projections to support strategic business planning and scenario analysis.
• Drive cash flow optimization and improve working capital management, providing strategic guidance to enhance financial operations.
• Lead treasury operations, focusing on maximizing cash flow efficiency.
• Analyze financial performance, identifying trends and ensuring budgetary compliance.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to boost revenue growth and customer profitability.
• Support operational departments such as manufacturing and distribution to improve margins through cost-effective strategies.
• Partner with senior management to facilitate financial planning and performance management, developing effective reporting tools to track key metrics.
• Steer the corporate annual budgeting process, offering financial insights to support a successful ERP implementation.
• Engage with insurance providers and participate in 401K and healthcare committees to ensure compliance and optimize benefits.
• Lead and mentor teams in accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, and financial planning and analysis.
• Build a robust financial and accounting team poised for future growth.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA is a plus.
• A minimum of a decade of experience in accounting and financial management, preferably within a manufacturing and distribution setting.
• Experience in public accounting and at least 3-5 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to deliver compelling presentations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel; experience with COGNOS is advantageous.
• In-depth understanding of GAAP and strong business acumen.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Join us and be a key player in a financial success story, where your expertise will drive growth and innovation. Apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.