Controller

Full-Time

Responsible for managing all Financial-related areas, including Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Credit and Collection, Petty Cash, Investments, General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory Control, Taxes, Budgeting, and Corporate Insurance.

Specific duties include:

• Develop the Division's Operations plan and budget based on CPH's strategic objectives. Regularly monitor progress, ensure adherence to budget, and evaluate performance.
• Review and appraise the performance of the direct reports and functional areas, providing necessary coordination between activities of these units and managing and motivating employees in a manner consistent with the corporate mission and objectives.
• Recommend accounting and fiscal policies according to generally accepted Accounting Principles and develop and maintain internal control systems to safeguard the organization's financial assets.
• Prepare financial reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Direct the preparation of budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
• Work with the Finance Manager to maintain a comprehensive cost accounting system, controlling the flow of costs through raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventories into the cost of goods sold. Responsible for the updating of unit cost and reconciling WIP and Finished Goods to the General Ledger.
• Oversee sales tax compliance in all relevant jurisdictions, including setup, maintenance, and reporting.
• Provide management with timely reviews of the organization's financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
• Lead, train, and develop staff for maximum effectiveness in support of the division and department goals.
• Actively engage in the improvement of the department through the development of plans, programs, and procedures, always striving for the highest quality and cost efficiency.
• Manage the disbursement of funds for goods and services, ensuring company policy concerning internal controls on disbursements is followed.

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• A strong understanding of business principles and procedures.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to analyze complex problems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Power BI)
• Prior experience in for-profit accounting environment.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting with a CPA/MBA desirable
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible financial management experience.

CPH offers a generous benefits package that can be tailored to your specific needs and well-being.

• Health benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death, Survivor Death benefits, and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Paid Time Off policy, Holiday Pay, paid Parental Leave, Christian Mission Trips, and Jury Duty.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings option with a company match contribution and company contributions to a Pension Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement for advanced degrees for yourself and for your children attending an LCMS elementary or high school.
• A chance to work in a family-friendly environment.