Crown Valley Winery Hiring for Financial Controller Job at Sainte Genevieve, MO Full Time

The Controller will lead the Finance and Accounting team by establishing policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. All while working closely with operations and leadership to monitor and enforce the policies and procedures related to the reporting of production and manufacturing financial information. The Controller is a key member of the executive team and will assume a strategic role in the leadership team of the organization.

Crown Valley is an up and coming company in contract beverage manufacturing services. Working together with small and large companies to develop their product for the marketplace. Crown Valley has multiple plants and warehouses located in Ste. Genevieve and St. François County Missouri. The preferred location of this position is the Ste Genevieve and Farmington area.

Job Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the internal controls of the organization, along with a documented system of accounting and operational controls
• Day-to-day planning, implementing, managing and controlling the financial-related activities of the company
• Prepare monthly financial statements and financial reporting package for the Senior Management Team, including line of business reporting (in development) and cost accounting allocations (in development)
• Prepare the monthly supporting work paper files
• Prepare or supervise bank reconciliations, tie subsidiary ledger to general ledger, run reports and complete other activities required to assure a complete and accurate month-end close
• Prepare an annual operating budget
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, data forecasts, cash flow data and other reports
• Taxes: all taxes are filed and paid, cash flow preparation for quarterly payments, and tax planning
• Equipment: manage the fixed asset inventory, and eliminate expired assets
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for review by management and to explain financial results to all levels of the organization, specifying and comparing factors affecting prices the profitability of products or services
• Consolidate a wide range of operating and financial projections for the development of short-term and long-term business plans
• Conduct regular, consistent reviews of production data for identification of cost improvement opportunities
• Analysis of raw material costs
• Analysis of inventory valuation, levels and variances
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effects on costs.
• Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare reports comparing expected costs to actual production costs
• Develop key monthly internal management reporting and analysis, including budget to actual reporting
• Assist CEO and other management in all aspects of profit improvement including analyzing various areas of the business, creating operation performance metrics, product profitability analysis, and cost improvement projects

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MUST have 5 years of accounting experience, preferably with beverage or food manufacturing environment

MBA and/or CMA is a strong plus

Strong understanding of general accounting principles

Understanding of business priorities and how various metrics impact the business

Understanding of Manufacturing Cost Accounting

Proficiency and aptitude for applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Must possess a strong sense of urgency to respond to and address needs of the company, balanced with good instincts and a strong attention to detail

Ability to determine key metrics upon which to measure productivity and profitability

Ability to contribute to strategic planning and execution

Personal requirements include, but are not limited to:

Must have positive attitude and outlook

Must be willing to undergo a background check

Ability and willingness to work well independently and as part of team

Ability and willingness to take direction and execute the plan

Ability and willingness to actively learn from others

Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed written or oral instructions

Ability to analyze data using spreadsheets, formulas, statistical tools, etc.

Excellence in utilizing technology, computers and current software applications

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Must have reliable transportation

Must have a very good attendance

Crown Valley is a drug free workplace and is an EEOC company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location