My firm is currently recruiting for the Controller role for a high-growth consumer product manufacturing company based in Hagerstown, MD. This role has high visibility internally and reports to the CFO. The Controller will supervise an accounting team of 8-9 staff and be responsible for overseeing the monthly financial statements, consolidated financials, accounting operations, cashflow forecasting, external audits, and financial systems. Hybrid schedule - 1 day in Hagerstown office.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations comprising an overall accounting staff of nine (9) highly trained and motivated individuals, of which three (3) are direct reports.
• Oversee the books and records of all twelve (12) entities within the District Cannabis organization, including reviewing and approving all journal entries ensuring accuracy and completeness in accordance with GAAP.
• Treasury management responsibilities, including bank transfers among entities, to ensure adequate funding.
• Bi-weekly review and approval of payroll for >200 team members, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Manage the annual external audit process.
• Oversee the adherence to internal controls, adding, updating, and adjusting policies/procedures as needed to ensure effective compliance.
• Perform the monthly intercompany elimination and consolidation process for multiple legal entities
• Provide technical accounting guidance for the Finance and Accounting department as necessary
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements and supporting schedules as well as ad hoc financial reports.
• Provide analytical support, cost-benefit and breakeven analysis for various projects.

 

Job Qualifications:

• BS-Accounting or equivalent, CPA or MS-Acctg preferred
• Must have 3+ years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have 3+ years management and supervisory experience
• Position requires 2+ years inventory/cost accounting
• Requires – 1 day per week in Hagerstown office

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