Controller and Director of Commisions

Education: B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA is preferred.

Experience and Background:

1.        A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience ideally gained through increasingly responsible management positions within Finance.

2.        A minimum of two (2) years’ recent experience as a Controller with responsibility for accounts, budgeting, cost accounting, credit and collections, and finance.

3.         History of managing people, including Goal Setting and performance evaluation

4.        Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, well-developed financial analysis capabilities, and demonstrated ability to manage microcomputer operations and applications. Previous experience with financial accounting system conversion is preferred.

5.        Sound administrative skills. Well-developed management skills—principles and people.

6.        Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel in order to balance staffing strength with profitability and growth.

7.        Demonstrated knowledge of consolidated financial statements, and multi-entity financial reporting.

8.        Demonstrated ability to work in conjunction with external auditors to produce accurate financial statements, related documentation, and timely audit completion. 

9.        Experience with commission programs/software is essential

10.       Have excellent knowledge of Finance and accounting principles

Personal Characteristics: 

1.        High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities.

2.        Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.

3.        Well organized.

4.        Participative management style—advocates team concept.

5.        Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities—tactful—mature—flexible.

6.        Ability to establish credibility and be decisive—but able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities.

7.        Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal.

8.        Results- and profit-oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations.

Organizational Relationships:

1.        Accountable to the Chief Finance Officer for all phases of his or her activities.

2.        Advises, consults, and coordinates with: 

a.        Tax Manager—regulatory tax filings.

b.        Human Resources Manager—organizational plan, human resources policies, budgets. 

c.        MIS Management—accounting requirements, operations, IT capital expenditures, budgets.

d.        Divisional—intercompany pricing, product cost, estimates, audit requirements, financials, divisional finance policies.