Job Information
Klein Steel Service Controller in Rochester, New York
General Description:
The controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company. This includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk. The controller is also responsible for enhancing the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
A/R
Establish and monitor compliance with credit policies
Oversight of collections, risk assessment, and reconciliation of customer accounts
Assist in the management of major customer receivable issues
Review of bad debt reserve analysis
A/P
Establish policies on payment terms, including discounts taken
Ensure company policies are compliant with regulations, including 1099 reporting and Unclaimed Property
Review of cash disbursements, including check signing and wire payments
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Oversight of month-end close
Oversight of general ledger maintenance
Oversight and review of internal financial statement preparation and distribution
Preparation and/or review of ad hoc reporting requests
Income Tax
Oversight of quarterly tax reporting payments
Provide assistance and information to external tax accountants
Respond to tax notices and agency inquiries
Review of deferred tax calculations
401(k)
Assist HR in audit preparation and management and Plan non-discrimination testing
Assist HR in the oversight of the Plan’s financial compliance
Review and timely filing of 5500 reporting
Plan financial statements
Timeliness of contributions to the Plan
Participate on Plan Oversight Committee
Insurance
Prepare annual renewal information, and other insurance applications, as needed
Oversight of the COI process and requests
Review monthly loss ratio reporting
Oversight of the annual Worker’s Compensation audit
Budget
Creation of annual budget and any applicable forecast revisions
Review of monthly actual vs. budget reporting
Fixed Assets
Establish and monitor compliance with capital expenditure policy
Establish and review of depreciation lives and methods
Oversight of fixed asset software maintenance and reconciliation
Oversight of fixed asset internal audits
Audit Coordination
Financial statement audit
Bank audit
Insurance
IRS/State, as necessary
Banking
Oversight of set-up and maintenance of banking software modules in accordance with company policies such as Positive Pay, ACH monitor, and Image Lockbox
Responsible for corporate credit card issuance/monitoring/issues
Review of quarterly covenant calculations
Review of borrowing base certificates
Sales Tax
Ensure compliance with regulations in multiple states
Oversight of reporting and payment of sales tax
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Finance supervisors in accordance with the organization’s policies and with applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training team members; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field required.
Master’s degree (M.A.) preferred or equivalent, or four to ten years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundaments of the plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
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, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of accounting software, database software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.