Controller

Summary

Responsible for ensuring all accounting functions are completed timely, accurately, and within financial regulations and reporting requirements to keep the company in compliance with internal and external standards.  Collaborate with leadership to craft and enforce accounting policies.  Manage the accounting staff and promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is aligned with Eastern’s core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Commitment, and Dependability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

Responsibilities

• Timely preparation and distribution of financials, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements
• Prepare and maintain budgets and forecasts
• Manage Customer Credit and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Manage Accounts Payable function
• Manage Rebates Receivable and Rebates Payable
• Insurance
• P&C
• Workers Comp
• Other
• Banking relationships
• Treasury management
• Ensure timely filing of tax payments
• Manage year-end review and audits
• Assist with corporate financial decisions
• Ensure GAAP compliance
• Initiate and manage Continuous Improvement (CI) projects for the department and collaborate with Managers and Executives to facilitate interdepartmental CI projects
• Identify cost saving opportunities
• Track the performance of individuals and develop and implement strategies to improve performance.
• Miscellaneous projects as assigned

Requirements

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.  Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Teamwork - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Competence with financial software and technology – Fluent with the Microsoft Office suite with an expertise in Excel; ability to quickly learn accounting software and technologically savvy.
• Performance Coaching - Defines responsibilities and expectations; sets goals and objectives; gives performance feedback; motivates for increased results; recognizes contributions; encourages training and development.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services.; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote
• Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

• EEOC Compliance –promote a harassment free, non-discriminatory workplace and show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and most at a high level of proficiency. The requirements listed below 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.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year College or University and a master’s degree (MBA) and/or CPA are preferred; plus three to five years related experience to include management experience. 

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual will demonstrate expertise with the Microsoft Office suite, exhibiting exceptional skills with the use of Excel.  Knowledge of Crystal Reporting, BisTrack, Great Plains, Adaptive Insight, or other ERP software a plus.

Benefits