Controller

Company: Eveden Inc
Location: Somerville
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Controller, to undertake all aspects of financial management, including divisional accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget, and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures for Eveden Inc. and Eveden Canada Ltd

Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage all accounting operations and accounting staff, including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition

Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and quarterly financial forecasts and report variances

Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements in accordance with group timetables

Support month-end and year-end close process in accordance with group timetables

Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Coordinate and prepare work schedules for Tax Accountants, United States & Canada, for Returns and Quarterly Estimates

Manage Payroll and HR administrations

Manage Customs Compliance and Drawback program. Coordinate US Customs Reviews, Queries, and possible audits

Prepare Canadian Quarterly GST/HST/QST Returns & Payments

Liaise with group auditors coordinating and preparing schedules, reviewing reconciliations, and ensuring accuracy of financial information.

Direct contact attorneys on legal matters

Banking: Direct contact with banking relationships; Execute cash disbursements & wire transfers for payment of expenditures in accordance with disbursement and policies.

Insurance: Responsible for Renewals, Loss Control and Claims filings. Ensuring best pricing, service, and coverage on renewals

Responsible for optimizing employee benefit package (Medical, Dental, Std, Ltd, Life & AD&D) at lower cost to company

Manage & Communicate with Lessors regarding various lease matters.

Manage and negotiate Merchant Services Fees

Trustee/Fiduciary responsibility - Assure proper Retirement plan (401k) compliance

Coordinate IRS or State Review and audits

Responsibility for communication with Union regarding various employee matters

Responsibility for Union Contract Negotiations

Domestic Freight Rates Review

Manage Employee Amex Credit Card Program

Other ad hoc tasks as required by the Finance Director of the group

Requirements

Proven working experience as a Financial Controller, preferably with group reporting responsibility (but not essential)

5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience

Advanced degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

Experience with creating financial statements

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process

Excellent accounting software user, spreadsheet user and administration skills

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