Controller

Job Description

Job Highlights

Who is CCL?

A global supply chain leader and specialty packaging pioneer, CCL is the largest label company in the world and provides innovative premium packaging solutions to the Home & Personal Care, Premium Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Specialty, Automotive & Durables and Consumer markets worldwide . CCL Label is the world's largest converter of pressure sensitive and extruded film materials for decorative, functional and information labels.

Join the team at CCL Label Sioux Falls

We are looking for a Controller for the Food & Beverage CCL location.

What we offer

CCL offers a 3-day or 4-day work week in our production departments with day, night and weekend shifts available. We have an extensive benefits package that includes: vacation and paid personal off, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) match up to 8%, company-paid life insurance and disability insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Summary & Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for the development and management of accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with Federal and local laws/regulations. Duties include managing sensitive information with confidentiality and addressing tight deadlines with a multitude of accounting activities that include general ledger preparation, monthly and annual financial reporting, and preparation of annual budgets, coordination of external and internal audits; and the safeguarding of Company assets. This is a 100% onsite position at the Sioux Falls facility.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct Reports: 1-3 employees
• Indirect Reports: None
• Effectively leading team to meet business goals
• Creating and managing team schedules
• Managing workflow of the department and delegating tasks
• Training of team members to ensure job duties are performed efficiently and effectively
• Setting goals for workers and ensuring compliance with the company goals and objectives
• Evaluating performance and providing feedback on an ongoing basis
• Resolving employee issues and disputes
• Enforcing compliance with company policies

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all areas relating to financial record keeping and reporting for the company's operations.
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion on day-to-day activities of the Finance department/function.
• Involved in the interviewing, selection and training of employees in the Finance area.
• Responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company.
• Analyzes and evaluates trends and variances that are affecting the business for forecasting and planning.
• Responsible to the integrity of the financial statements and related information of the business.
• Responsible for audit results and ensuring all controls and processes are in place.
• Responsible for the preparation and review of all internal financial statements and/or finance deliverables as requested.
• Reviews the Fixed Asset inventory.
• Reviews all reserve levels for compliance with corporate policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).
• Responsible that all General Ledger accounts reconcile to sub-ledgers.
• Reviews cost accounting and estimating standards.
• Responsible for the annual financial budget.
• Responsible for the semi-annual Physical Inventory.
• Responsible for proper record retention of the business.
• Manage tax, internal and external audits.
• Financial presentations to management.
• Manages various ad-hoc projects as requested.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)and applicable regulations
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting principles
• Knowledge of Corporate Policies and Procedures in a Manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge in the application of sales and use tax rules
• Knowledge of JD Edwards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly skilled in math, accounting, and financial processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Skilled in time management and prioritization
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and other systems as required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• At least 3 years' experience in accounting
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, costing, and general ledger experience

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly communicate in some manner either by speech/ hearing or through written communication.
• Frequently required to stand, walk and sit.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.