Isernio's Sausage Company - Controller

Controller - Isernio's Sausage Company

Isernio’s Sausage began with Frank Isernio’s passion for great food and timeless Italian traditions. As we continue to grow, we will carry on the Isernio’s tradition to provide the uncompromising quality our customers have grown to expect.

Obert Snacks is recruiting on behalf of Isernio’s Sausage Company.

Position Summary

To provide high quality and accurate accounting services and controls in the areas of financial reporting and forecasting, cash management, risk management, general ledger accounting, capital, payroll, payables, receivables, audit and financial systems which add value and promote excellent decision making and mitigate risk.

Salary

$180,000.00 - $210,000.00 annually DOE, subject to all required taxes and withholdings.

Schedule

Onsite Monday – Friday 7:00am – 5:00pm, hours are subject to flexibility | Must live in the Greater Seattle area

What You’ll Do

The Controller will oversee all core accounting and financial management functions, including:

• Financial reporting, analytics, and forecasting
• Cash flow and risk management
• General ledger oversight and month-end close
• Capital planning and asset management
• Payroll administration
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Internal and external audit coordination
• Financial systems and internal controls
• Supporting strategic initiatives and process improvements

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial information, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving data-based decision making across the organization.

What We’re Looking For

An experienced accounting leader who brings:

• Deep expertise in corporate accounting and financial control
• A proactive, detail-driven approach
• Strong communication skills and business partnership capabilities
• High integrity and a commitment to operational excellence
• The ability to thrive in a hands-on onsite environment

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the accounting operations of Isernio and Denmark, especially the control systems, transaction processing operations, procedures, and balance sheet orientation with emphasis on safeguarding company assets.
• Manage monthly/annual close process to ensure financials are properly recorded and reported on a timely and consistent basis. Provide pro-active analysis and communication to CFO on financial results and opportunities for operational improvements.
• Manage and minimize all state and local tax issues, including management response, audits and property tax appraisals.
• Manage accounting system maintenance, upgrades and procedures for Ross, fixed assets/capex, and Corporate Credit Card and ensure all balances are reconciled to the general ledger each month.
• Direct payroll process and manage issues and deadlines.
• Manage process to reconcile garnishments, deductions and employee receivables.
• Direct accounts receivable, collection and claim activities to minimize DSO while sustaining positive relations with vendors/customers.
• Review and approve new and existing customer credit lines.
• Direct accounts payable; oversee processing procedures and make necessary improvements. Document policies and procedures.
• Oversee risk management including reporting for insurance brokers and carriers.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and submit quarterly/annual business taxes and surveys.
• Audit coordination and liaison with external auditor.
• Monitor debt levels and provide debt covenant compliance reports.
• Liaison on SG&A expense management for budget, forecast, and monthly actual reporting. Maintain and provide recommendations on chart of accounts.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure they provide for strong internal controls to protect company assets and meet corporate needs.
• Train and develop a high-performance team to effectively manage credit, invoicing, and general ledger accounting functions while providing customers with outstanding support.
• Provide strong financial and thought leadership/analysis to drive solid management decision-making to maximize long-term profitability of the company.
• Directly responsible for finance staff and all activities involved with P&L analysis, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting, and trade and revenue analytics.
• Support the CFO in developing internal and external presentations.
• Provides on-site, dotted-line functional oversight for Human Resources and Information Technology activities, coordinating closely with shared-services leaders and off-site managers to ensure compliance, responsiveness, and alignment with corporate standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or similar field required.
• CPA and or CMA Verification preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in depth experience overseeing general accounting functions.
• Experience working within and extracting data from ERP systems, Ross preferred.
• Computer knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office; Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Knowledge of arithmetic’s, algebra, calculus, statistics and their applications.
• Familiarity with GAAP in all relevant areas, including reporting/disclosure and ability to research/interpret issues
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have initiative, be a self-starter and able to work in a demanding, high stress environment balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Able to work cooperatively with others as well as independently.
• Able to speak, read and write in English.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Temperatures can be extreme (hot or cold) depending on the season and the area of work.
• Stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard or calculator.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.

Benefits/Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life and build a rewarding career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid holidays and vacation.

Key skills/competency

• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Risk Management
• General Ledger
• Payroll Administration
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Audit Coordination
• Internal Controls