Financial Controller

Bell Laboratories Inc., a highly successful specialty chemical manufacturer, has an opportunity for a motivated individual to join our talented team. At Bell Laboratories, we set the standards for innovation and quality products in the industry.

WHY work for Bell Labs?

• Stability - We've never had a layoff in 52 years!
• Safe Work Environment
• We manufacture our OWN products
• New Manufacturing Facility (2018)
• Competitive Wages
• Fitness Center open 24/7
• Work/Life Balance
• Achievable Goals
• Annual Raises, Holiday Bonuses and Cash Profit Sharing!
• Exceptional Benefits, Rich health insurance & 401k match

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB ACTIVITIES:

Essential Duties:

• Accounting and close: Manage the general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close for a multi-company/multi-currency financial consolidation.
• Financial statements: Prepare financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules in accordance with applicable accounting standards as requested by parent company.
• Manufacturing accounting: Oversee inventory valuation, product costing, overhead allocation, inventory reserves, and physical inventory controls.
• Transaction processing: Oversee a manager responsible for the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams.
• Balance sheet accounting: Maintain accurate records for cash, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and other assets and liabilities.
• Internal controls: Maintain accounting policies, approval requirements, segregation of duties, system access controls, and safeguards over company assets.
• Audit and compliance: Coordinate internal audits, resolve accounting and control findings, and provide supporting records for tax compliance.
• Team leadership: Manage accounting staff, establish responsibilities, and maintain training and backup coverage.
• Accounting standards: Research and implement new accounting standards as appliable.

Supervisory Duties:

• Responsible for the hiring, direction, development, and supervision of the teams supporting the essential duties outlined.
• Verify the work of the team as it relates to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of seven years of some form of accounting team leadership and managerial experience. Previous exposure to a manufacturing environment is preferred. Prior experience in software implementation or upgrades is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: The job requires strong general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable knowledge. Requires broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with complex accounting issues. Must have a high attention to detail, accuracy, problem solving skills and a desire to be thorough. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must have a working knowledge of accounting principles, as well as a knowledge of business practices and their interrelationships. They also must be familiar with Excel.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Computer with various software programs and standard office equipment.