is Volk Packaging Corporation
Job Description - Controller - Exempt Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements, competencies, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary
Manages the finance/accounting department to include payroll, AP/AR, and other positions within the department. Establishes and maintains procedures for the finance/accounting department within the organization and implements financial systems for records management, preparing financial statements and reports for upper management and a variety of other financial tasks as needed by performing the following:
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Requirements
Plans, budgets, and executes financial analysis for forecasting and strategic planning.
Develops financial models to help explain projections on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
Develops and manages internal financial controls in accordance with company procedures.
Responsible for cash flow monitoring and reporting.
Prepares internal/external financial statements.
Monitors the company's financial performance and reports status to upper management.
Collaborates with department personnel and heads of other departments on accounting systems, policy, and procedures.
Ensures the company is fully compliant with federal, state, and local accounting regulations.
Provides leadership and support to department functions including, payroll, billing, cash receipts, accounts receivable, accounts payable.
Maintains detailed schedules for annual internal and third-party audits. Also responsible for coordinating with CFO the annual reviews and/or audits with outside accounting firms as well as supporting schedules.
Demonstrates the willingness, ability, and commitment to learn internal accounting computer and software systems unique to the company and corrugated industry.
Applies skills in MS Office products, particularly Excel, to process necessary documents and accounting work papers.
Meets with and communicates effectively with all levels of company personnel.
Works independently and as a team member.
Supervises the accounting and payroll staff.
Offers accounting expertise when needed to support department processes.
Collaborates with CFO to evaluate individual and department project needs and provides input on departmental processes to improve workflow.
Key contributor in organizing, coordinating, and maintaining the monthly financial closing process.
Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality regarding all financial and payroll matters.
Strong commitment to accurately maintaining time-sensitive information while performing in a multi-task/fast-paced environment is required. Adaptive to new directions in software processes.
Other duties as assigned by the CFO.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises accounting and payroll staff.
Education and/or Experience
Master’s Degree (MBA) in Accounting/Finance or a Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Accounting, from an accredited college or university required and a minimum of five years related experience and/or training. Experience in the use of General Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) required.
Language/Communication Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and accounting related correspondence, internal documents, and procedures. Must be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to write memos/reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts and calculate figures related to basic math such as addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and order of operations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, numerical, or schedule form.
Computer/Software Skills
Knowledge of ERP systems, as well as Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Workforce Now payroll processing preferred. Advanced level MS Office Products software, including Word and Excel required. High level of understanding of formula execution in Excel and the ability to navigate existing spreadsheets is a must. Experience in workflow software a plus.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None required. Notary Public preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities
None.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office/cubical setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. May occasionally be required to conduct business in a manufacturing setting. Working remotely is not an option with this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Finance/Accounting: 5 years (Required)
- ADP payroll: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Biddeford, ME 04005: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person