What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at TREW LLC?
Position Description:
The Controller is responsible for managing the organization’s accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, and providing insights into financial performance to support strategic decision-making. This role oversees compliance, internal controls, and ensures adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The Controller works closely with executive leadership, department heads, and external auditors, making significant contributions to financial strategy and overall organizational success.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other reports.
- Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to senior management for strategic decision-making.
- Oversee external audits and work closely with auditors to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assist with monthly and quarterly forecasts, comparing actuals to budget and providing variance analysis.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, order entry and general ledger functions.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and implement updates in accounting standards.
- Establish and monitor financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets.
- Work with external tax firm to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including tax filings and audits. This also includes managing sales and use tax filings.
- Oversee 401-k audit and work closely with auditors to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Identify and manage financial risks to protect the organization’s financial health.
- Develop and enforce internal controls to ensure data integrity and protect against fraud.
- Continuously improve processes and implement new accounting systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, promoting a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, set goals, and provide coaching to accounting team members.
- Oversee cash flow, ensuring liquidity, optimizing cash resources, and managing banking relationships to support an organization’s financial stability and efficiency.
Required Skills/ Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and financial regulations.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; ERP experience is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
- Certification: CPA or CMA active certification strongly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of -15 years of accounting experience, including managerial or supervisory experience. Minimum 5 years as a controller
Work Environment
This is primarily a desk-based role, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use. While the role is mainly desk-based, mobility within the office, manufacturing facility and customer sites may be required for meetings and interactions with colleagues.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Ability to traverse office, manufacturing facility and customer sites.
Trew EEO Statement
Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Controller
Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning -
West Chester, OH