Controller, Watertown, South Dakota

Department: Accounting

Education: BS in Accounting or equivalent education

Job Purpose:

Job Duties:

1. Supervise the Accounting department functions including:
   • Manage and coordinate the general ledger and financial reporting
   • Recommend and implement improved accounting procedures and reporting methods
   • Direct the preparation of special accounting studies and analyses
   • Direct preparation of tax or information returns or reports for governmental agencies, etc.
2. Analyze and interpret financial statements and reports for the guidance of top management
3. Participate with other members of management in planning and controlling company operations
4. Develop, implement and evaluate accounting policies, reporting procedures and accounting controls
5. Assure all required tax and information returns or reports are prepared in compliance with all laws and regulations
6. Lead audit and strategic planning budgeting processes
7. Provide:
   • monthly financial period close
   • sales and gross margin analyses (including inventory costing)
   • P&L vs. budget analysis
   • Department Reports - actual vs. budget detail and summary reports
   • Cash Control Management
   • Debt Management
   • Data Management
   • Insurance Management
   • Manage and coordinate annual corporate audit
8. Must be capable of performing detailed financial analysis including advanced financial modeling, profitability analysis, return on investment/discounted cash flow analysis, monitoring business issues and impact to bottom line
9. Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long term strategic financial objectives
10. Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts