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Tori Nosenzo
Senior Director of Recruitment (The Tor-nado-Tenacious Talent Tamer)
Sierra Executive Solutions, Inc. (SES) is a 3rd party search firm recruiting for a manufacturing/mining client's Controller role.
OVERVIEW
The company is an industry-leading battery metal and critical materials technology development and commercialization company.
ABOUT THE JOB
We’re looking for a Controller to join our growing Accounting and Finance team. This role will be critical in supporting our growth and will have a significant impact on our company, with the opportunity to work on multiple technical accounting projects, develop and grow the accounting team and work in a public company to gain experience with SEC filings and audit partners. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment, be driven to research by curiosity, and work cross-functionally. This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer. CPA and SEC filing experience required. Open to Hybrid work for the right candidate.
RESPONSIBILITES
Responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations ensuring compliance with the business' accounting policies and procedures.
Overall responsibility for the accurate and timely closing of the monthly, quarterly, and annual books and records in accordance with US GAAP.
Prepare required SEC filings.
Review monthly manufacturing cost accounting entries (manufacturing and purchase price variances) to ensure booking in accordance with company accounting policies.
Monitor inventory reports to ensure accuracy, resolve variances, perform variance analysis, financial and margin analysis.
Lead, develop, and motivate accounting staff to maintain a high level of employee commitment and competence for sustained and self-reliant performance and achievement of departmental goals.
Act as a strategic business partner to senior executive leadership team.
Develop and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s strategy.
Ensure a strong system of internal controls exists and is properly monitored; lead efforts for SOX compliance as the company transitions to accelerated filer status
Primary point of contact for external auditors and third-party technical accounting consultants during the audit process.
Ad hoc analysis/projects
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA required
10 years Accounting experience desired, with 2 years Controllership experience