Controller jobs in York, PA

Description

The Conrad Company is hiring for their Controller position based out of our PennAir office in York, PA. The Controller will manage the Accounting department, providing information about company performance to assist management in relevant, fact-based decisions needed to drive company profitability. 

We’re looking for a Hungry/Humble/Smart accounting professional committed to quality work and seeking to grow under a Chief Financial Officer mentor within a dynamic business environment and myriad special projects. Strong accounting foundation, high attention to quality, excellent communication skills, robust supervisory skills and collaborative team-player mindset required. The Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will have supervisory duties.

The Conrad Company is an ever-growing collection of highly technical brands, driven by professionals focused on solving industry-specific problems. The Conrad Company’s commitment to continuous growth and improvement is evident in its relationship-centric approach to business. For over 55 years, the company has helped people in manufacturing and construction with personalized service and industry-leading suppliers. Today, The Conrad Company consists of eight brands, seven office locations and over 150 team members. We are proud to serve the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Responsibilities:

• Handle supervisory responsibility for the hiring, performance management and support of employees within the Accounting department. 
• Ensure adherence to US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in accounting methods and financial reporting—including resolving questions of GAAP and educating others.
• Maintain the company’s internal control structure, including monitoring internal controls to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported.
• Lead creation and maintaining of reliable processes and systems to ensure integrity of financial data and the capturing of sales, cost and profitability measures needed for driving company profitability.
• Lead creation and maintaining of documented accounting policies and processes.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to the Accounting team. Manage the Accounting department’s workload and timely      dissemination of financial management reports. 
• Oversee the accounts receivable cycle to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable components including billings, cash receipts application, aging and collections, and customer service. 
• Oversee customer credit review and approval.
• Oversee the accounts payable cycle to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts payable components including vendor invoice processing, payment application, assistance with cash management and customer service.
• Oversee all General Ledger reconciliations and balancing.
• Oversee inventory control, including operational partnering for physical inventory counts.
• Oversee various Treasury-related functions.
• Oversee Sales & Use tax reporting and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings and various reporting.
• Provide supporting information needed for third-party financial reviews, audits and tax work.
• Support creation and refinement of various internal and external financial reporting.
• Support various budget, forecasting and analysis processes.
• Support review and maintenance of company contracts.
• Regularly assess risks and work with the Chief Financial Officer to minimize them.
• Assist with special projects.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with at least ten years of substantive professional experience.
• Strong US GAAP accounting technical qualifications and experience depth/breadth.
• Strong supervisory skills and experience.
• Robust experience with General Ledger and other IT systems, including various interfaces.
• Attention to detail, and willingness to roll-up sleeves as needed to lead and mentor staff.
• Collaborative team-player style with high emotional intelligence.
• Ambition for, and satisfaction in, professional growth and challenging experiences.
• Excellent speaking and written communication skills.
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills.
• Results-driven personality eager to partner with others to plan and achieve company goals.
• Robust financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Mix of CPA firm public accounting and corporate experience highly preferred.
• ERP systems experience highly preferred.
• Service and manufacturing industry cost accounting expertise preferred.
• CPA certification a plus.