Controller

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Streetsboro, OH, USA
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Kids + Family • Manufacturing
The Role
The Controller oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, inventory controls, credit and collections, and accounting systems. The role prepares executive financial analyses, ensures reliable and auditable data, drives process improvements, and leads the accounting team. The Controller reports to the CFO and manages financial procedures, compliance with accepted accounting practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Job Summary:

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer of Step2, the Controller is responsible for establishing, coordinating and maintaining sound accounting practices and procedures and for presenting accurate and timely reports and interpretations to top management. Maintaining accurate accounting records, developing and managing an internal controls framework and driving a culture of continuous improvement will be core functions of this dynamic role. The role will supervise general accounting, credit and collections.


Job Duties:

  • Maintain and provide recommendations on improving the financial accounting systems with a focus on fundamental accounting practices
  • Establish, review and update as required documented business process procedures relating to financial activities
  • Manage and oversee the Balance Sheet Review process
  • Ensure that effective financial controls are in place that ensures reliable and auditable financial data and reporting
  • Conduct periodic reviews to ensure that critical financial controls are functioning as documented per the corporate guidelines
  • Responsible for inventory control procedures and physical inventories. 
  • Key driver of the annual external audit and liaise with the external auditors.
  • Oversees the organization’s development and administration of the accounting systems, practices, controls and procedures that conform to accepted accounting practices and reflect operating costs, budget and profitability. 
  • Prepares timely and comprehensive reports including analysis of financial data, statements, audits, covering sales, earnings, profits, cash balances and other financial results.
  • Direct the financial affairs of the organization and prepares financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules.
  • Responsible for the development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information. 
  • Prepare reports for Executive Management that outline the company’s financial position. 
  • Responsible for directing and evaluating the performance of personnel in the accounting department.
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed.


Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

  • 7-10 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting with Controllership experience including Private Equity, Manufacturing & Consumer Products
  • Experience with Oracle (or similar) is preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related major
  • CPA not required, but preferred
  • Strong Business Acumen & Collaborator within & across the Business
  • Passionate Attention to Detail
  • Creative thinker to drive Continuous Improvement & Lead Process Change
  • Experience managing a large and diverse team is required
  • Ability to Multi-task and lead multiple workstreams simultaneously
  • Proven understanding of business process and reporting flows and procedures.


Work Environment:

Position is carried out primarily in an office environment, in a factory setting. Occasional need to lift light articles.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

What are the perks?

  •  Parental Leave
  • 401k with Employer Match
  •  Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance 
  •  Adoption Assistance 
  •  Medical, Dental and Vision 
  •  Premium FREE Medical Plan Option
  •  Employee Discount 
  •  10 Paid Holidays 
  •  Advancement Opportunities

 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

 

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Skills Required

  • 7-10 years of progressive Finance and Accounting experience, including controllership experience in Private Equity, Manufacturing, or Consumer Products
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related major
  • Experience managing a large and diverse team
  • Strong business acumen and ability to collaborate across the business
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement and lead process change
  • Ability to multitask and lead multiple workstreams simultaneously
  • Understanding of business processes, reporting flows, and procedures
  • Experience with Oracle or a similar system
  • CPA certification
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The Company
800 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

The Step2 Company designs and manufactures rotationally molded plastic toys and home essentials for everyday family life. Its products support children’s imaginative play and include home, garden, and outdoor-living goods. The company operates two large manufacturing plants in northern Ohio and distributes products through retailers in the United States, Canada, and more than 70 other countries. Its mission is to bring families together through innovative, durable products.

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