POSITION: Controller
Background
Kalow Technologies is a growing contract manufacturing and engineering business. Kalow works with commercialcustomers and specializes in the manufacture of electromechanical and electro pneumatic machines, and has extensive experience manufacturing machines, assemblies, and systems used in the packaging, beverage dispensing, 3D printing, and other industries. Our capabilities also include metal fabrication and powder coating. Our team is committed to producing the highest quality products using the latest state-of-the-art equipment and manufacturing methods. The company is located in Rutland Vermont and is owned by a Family Office which is invested in manydifferent businesses.
The Role
Reporting directly to the President, the Controller will play a pivotal role in shaping our accounting, talent acquisition, human resources, risk management and other related processes while ensuring the integrity of our financial reportingsystems. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic individual looking to make a significant impact within a fast-paced and growing organization.
The focus of the Controller role at Kalow centers on producing timely results based on set deadlines and ensuring results are always accurate and of high quality. This job requires imagination and strong problem-solving skills with a strong technical orientation. It also requires that this individual works well with others on the leadership team to provideanalysis and operational metrics related to the driving the company financial success. This individual will oversee two employees who assist in the day-to-day accounting and HR functions.
The Controller role demands deep knowledge and expertise of manufacturing and a willingness to dig into the details.Intellectual confidence is important for success, and to do the role well requires close, hands-on involvement and careful follow-up. The technical aspect of the role is always at the forefront, but the right person will be able to interactwith and guide others with a positive, supportive attitude while ensuring that guidelines are strictly adhered to, and analytical and financial results are always high quality.
Getting the job done on time and getting it done right are the two, equal, drivers to support the business and allow for success in the role. This role offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned financial professional to lead and influence the financial strategies of a multigenerational company with a global presence.
Essential Job Duties
· Prepare monthly internal financial statements and reports to the directors and corporate office.
· Plan, direct and coordinate all accounting functions, including payroll, banking and general accounting at the divisional office.
· Prepare review and approve preparation of work papers supporting the monthly closing process and month end balances.
· Provide leadership team peers with information vital to decision-making processes.
· Assist in Acquisitions and Business Development at the local level.
· Implement policies and procedures created by the corporate office for the divisions and maintain adherence from all personnel.
· Prepare and review monthly accounting closing process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
· Preparation of annual divisional budget for operating revenues and expenses, capital expenditures, compensation and benefits and other related budgets.
· Maintain fixed asset records for preparation and fixed assets schedules.
· Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls and processes to improve the closing and reporting cycles.
· Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
· Prepare monthly analytical review of the financial statements identifying and explaining major changes.
· Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax information for the corporate office.
· Develop and monitor business performance metrics and KPIs.
· Initiate and manage wire transfers, ACH payments, ACH Positive Pay and other banking functions.
· Interface with insurance personal on all policy claims, and employee and business- related matters.
· Oversee and manage the payroll and HRIS system, and manage all benefit systems.
· Oversee and ensure compliance with all payroll tax, property tax, sales tax.
· Supervise staff who oversee sales invoicing and invoice collection, bill payments, checking and bank reconciliations.
· Additional responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
· This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
· At least 7+ years’ experience managing accountants in the accounting and finance process for the manufacturing industry.
· At least 3+ years in a position equivalent to a controller
· Master level Excel skills; Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
· Strong accounting skills and experience with A/R, A/P, inventory, accruals and manufacturing cost accounting.
· Experience with payroll software platforms and QuickBooks is required.
· Some experience with sophisticated banking functions and cyber security is required.
· KPI development and reporting experience is required.
· Budgeting / forecasting, and financial analysis experience is required.
· Experience with contract reviews including customer and supplier T&C’s is required.
· Treasury experience including wire transfers and intercompany cash management required.
· Experience with W-2s, 1099s, 1095s etc. required.
· Experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
· Previous experience supervising others is required.
· Risk management: P&C, workers comp, umbrella, cyber, crime, D&O / EPL experience is a bonus
· Knowledge and experience with Paycor is a bonus.
· Previous experience managing Cloud based ERP/MRP software is highly valued.
· Business development / acquisition / due diligence experience is a bonus.
Critical Must Haves:
• Master level experience in Excel.
• Thrive in a high growth, collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing business.
• Maniacal in keeping up to date on all things technology relating to accounting, cybersecurity.