Controller

Description Controller Classification: Exempt Reports To: Director of Finance Date Approved: 8/23/2022 Approved By: HR

Job Summary/Objective Based in Buhl, ID, Riverence is the nation’s leader in sustainable steelhead and rainbow trout production and distribution, including distribution of other seafood products. We are a vertically integrated, multi-entity enterprise encompassing brood farms, grow-out farms, finished product processing, and distribution through our nationwide trucking system. We are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee our accounting team and participate with management in executing our vision of excellence and growth in seafood production and distribution. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on CPA with proven accounting experience in a manufacturing setting, with experience in audit at a CPA firm or in private in-dustry, preferably in a supervisory role. He/she will oversee the production of thorough, accurate and timely financial reports for management to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth. This position will report to the Director of Finance and will participate with management in the financial planning and execution of our strategic plans.

Essential Functions - Key Objectives of this Role · Manage preparation of comprehensive consolidated financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP to senior management, ownership, and external stakeholders · Maintain professional standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation or guidelines. Oversee and manage accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity. . Maintain clearly documented roles & responsibilities and ensure training and development of the team. Ensure good communication and collaboration be-tween Accounting Department and other Company departments. · Ensure strong internal control environment by developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures and communicating throughout the company. . Ensure strong internal control safeguards in place for cash, A/R, A/P, inventory, and fixed assets. · Participate in planning and analysis activities including developing and monitoring operating and capex budgets, financial and operational KPIs, variance analyses, inventory/cost accounting improvements, and transactional and strategic analyses. · Help support short and long-term strategic plans through collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiencies and accountability.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities · Manage monthly close processes including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, capitalization of production costs, fixed asset capitalization, analytic review of financial statements. · Manage and oversee the daily processing of accounting transaction including payments and cash receipts. · Manage and oversee compliance and funding of loan agreement(s). · Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements. · Establish and monitor cadence of financial and operational reporting on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. · Coordinate with independent accountants to facilitate timely and accurate financial audits and tax returns. · Manage accounting aspects of ERP system including fiscal period control, chart of account structure and setup, customer and vendor master maintenance, item costing. · Manage annual insurance applications, policy premium schedules, and annual insurance audits. · Manage various tax and benefit plan filings and activities, and various miscellaneous compliance filings and activities.

Requirements

Competencies · Uncompromising integrity · Hands-on self-starter: willing to do whatever it takes (within reason) to accomplish the stated goals · Strong working knowledge of GAAP · Strong understanding of economic and banking processes · Strong communication skills – written and oral · Strong supervisory and mentoring skills · Excellent knowledge of accounting and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred). · Advanced level ability within Microsoft Excel, proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. · Discretion, good judgment and good organizational skills.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Full-time position, 5 days a week, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Required Education and Experience · Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field · 7+ years proven accounting experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment. · Professional accounting certification, including CPA and/or CMA.

Work Environment The employee generally works in an office setting with occasional travel to sites which could expose the employee to outside environmental situations including hot, cold and/or wet conditions. The position re-quires extensive use of office equipment as well as occasional use of other types of manufacturing/processing or specialized aquaculture equipment. The employee may at times require hearing protection.

Physical Demands This position requires walking, standing, bending, and lifting/carrying (up to 35 pounds). · Often requires walking or moving to accomplish tasks. · Often requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time. · Repetitive motions are required which involve substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Full-time position, 5 days a week, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. These hours vary dependent on projects and deadlines. The ability to work long days including occasional weekends including occasional overnight travel is required.

Travel Travel to sites as needed for projects and as operational needs dictate is required.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.