Controller
TPD

Our client, Ex-Tech Plastics, is an environmentally-friendly plastics manufacturer that uses biodegradable and plant-based materials. They currently have a rare opportunity, and are looking for a Controller to join their growing team in Richmond, Illinois (hybrid position).

BENEFITS

• Company-Wide Annual Bonus
  
• Stock options
  
• Extended Health Benefits
  
• Flexible/Hybrid work model
  
• Supportive colleagues and managers
  
• Lots of room for career growth
  
• And more!
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the leader of the local accounting team and based at the facility, in this role that reports to the CFO - USA, you'll contribute to the success of the company by ensuring the timely, accurate and compliant execution of all aspects of accounting and the reporting of the financial position.

You'll demonstrate your skills, knowledge, experience, and expertise by performing the following duties and responsibilities, where applicable assignments and accountabilities may be reassigned, added and adjusted from time to time:

• Prepares, audits and publishes timely, accurate and complete periodic financial statements and reports on a divisional level;
  
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of financial forecasts and budgets for the facility in accordance with regulatory and corporate requirements;
  
• Directs the operations of the accounting and finance department including A/R, A/P, Payroll, GL management, as well as month-end and year-end closings;
  
• Ensures ongoing financial compliance with provincial/state and federal requirements;
  
• Manages all aspects of budgeting, audits, taxation, accounting, insurance and banking for the facility in collaboration with the Director of Accounting;
  
• Analyzes, consolidates and directs all accounting practices, ensuring that appropriate education and understanding exists with facility staff;
  
• Manages the accounting operations including internal accounting controls, transactional- processing operations, policies and procedures;
  
• Calculates variances from the budget and financial targets, reporting on issues and advising on corrective measures;
  
• Monitors and reports on financial ratios to ensure compliance with bank covenants;
  
• Ensures ongoing period bank reconciliations are completed;
  
• Manages A/R, collections and aging for efficient and timely funding inflows;
  
• Ensures that A/P discounts are maximized, approving all payments to balance with cashflow and manages A/P and A/P aging;
  
• Manages the ongoing, accurate and timely execution of payroll processing;
  

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

You will have 4 core accountabilities in this role to ensure that the key performance indicators for the business are achieved:

1) Provide in-depth, ongoing financial monitoring of all aspects of the facility to ensure profitable billings, positive cash flow and proactive identification and correction of actual and potentials shortfalls;

2) Implements the application and monitoring of enterprise procedures and financial controls at the facility to attain objectives while ensuring facility understanding;

3) Financial information and statements are accurately and consistently prepared and reported for the facility, attaining all deadlines;

4) Manage all aspects of A/P, A/R, payroll, withholdings, remittances, bonuses and commission computations at a facility level.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Our physical environment is primarily made up of indoor office activities. They are a highly collaborative environment where they take advantage of video calling/conferencing, email and online chat features to stay connected through the day.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• You will have a Charter Professional Accountant (CA or CPA) designation or equivalent legacy certification in good standing with the governing authority.
  
• You're someone with proven expertise in the implementation and monitoring for compliance with local, regional and federal requirements, adherence to GAAP, protecting the financial assets and managing inventory in collaboration with the logistics and manufacturing teams.
  
• Your business orientation means you keep an eye on ensuring proper cash flow and ensuring working capital is maximized.
  
• Your entrepreneurial mindset will encourage you to always seek out improvements, enhancements and ways to better the business.
  
  

This is an immediate opening and interviews are taking place ASAP! No cover letter is required.

We look forward to reviewing your resume!

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