Controller - Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc.

Position Summary and Purpose:

Plans strategies, implements, manages, and controls all financial activities for the company.  Directs and oversees Accounting and Finance functions of the company.  Assists with maintaining banking relationships, and external accounting relationships.  The role will be both a strategic thinker and an individual tactical contributor comfortable with influencing and educating multiple levels within the organization to achieve results.  Responsible for supporting the development of the goals and objectives and executing key strategies and initiatives for the company. 

Essential Functions:

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

• Responsible for development of standard accounting, analysis, reporting and compliance procedures, and for exercise of overall financial control.
• Provide strategic management of the accounting and finance functions
• Develop accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Deliver relevant, accurate and timely information of financial performance through its various fiscal financial reporting
• Plan, control, and coordinate accounting and compliance activities, including budgets, financial forecasting, statistical reports, audits, tax activities etc.
• Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations including consolidation of reports and statements
• Develop and produce company consolidated financial statements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis along with all supplemental financial reporting
• Make recommendations and assist company officers in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives
• Oversee financial systems implementations and upgrades
• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Produce all information required for tax reporting for the corporation and shareholders
• Assist in maintaining the relationship with the company’s independent accounting firm and banking firms Oversee the company’s transactional processing systems (Assist with various third-party relationships in conjunction with the direction of VP General Counsel and President/CEO.  Interface with outside service providers such as CPA’s, banks, credit card companies, etc.)

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company’s risk profile
• Ensure that all company assets are protected from theft, damage, and deterioration

BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND STRATEGY

• Review, authorize and prioritize all financial and capital expenditures by assessing profitability, alignment with business objectives and budget parameters
• Monitor overall financial performance on a monthly basis and recommend corrective actions on a timely basis when necessary
• Negotiate business contracts and agreements
• Ability to assess changes in business environment quickly and make sound financial and strategic decisions to react to the issues
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with ability to listen to others, evaluate business alternatives, recommend solutions, and monitor progress
• Collaborate with other departments on company-wide initiatives to ensure monitoring of financial impact
• Direct and prioritize continuous improvement initiatives to improve the overall business process
• Mentor and lead direct reports to evaluate and implement business alternatives

Education and Experience:

Position requires a minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA.  MBA preferred.  A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in Accounting & Finance including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.  Should possess knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and cash flow management.  Significant experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.