This position can be based out of any of the Red Thread offices but will require travel to different offices at times.

OVERVIEW:

Manages the financial affairs of the organization and prepares financial statements and analyses for the guidance of management and Steelcase, our parent company. The Controller is responsible for the company’s financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, the preparation of financial reports, and, most importantly, the use of analytical skills to assist business leaders in interpreting results, solving problems and improving the financial performance of the business. The position involves supervision over general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, credit and collections, contract administration, risk management and treasury management. This position is one of great influence beyond Finance. The incumbent must act as a business partner that elevates the performance of peers and other functions throughout the organization.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Financial Reporting

• Directs the preparation of all financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports; maintains the company’s system of accounts and keeps records of all the company’s financial transactions and assets.
• Manages all financial functions including financial reporting, credit and collections, accounts payable, treasury & cash management, risk management, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Participate in directing and coordinating the company’s financial planning, budgeting and forecasting process. Works with management to keep costs within those forecasts/budgets; analyzes and provides reports on forecast/budget variances.
• Establishes fiscal policies and internal controls and works to ensure those policies are followed and enforced. Ensures compliance with Steelcase SOX requirements.
• Ensure compliance with state and local tax requirements which includes the timely filling of sales, property and excise tax returns. Provide support to Steelcase in the preparation of state and federal income tax returns
• Ensure compliance in inventory and cost accounting procedures in order to maintain the integrity of both perpetual and general ledger inventory records.
• Administrates the company’s sales compensation plans to ensure that sales staff are paid timely and appropriately.
• Supports Steelcase internal/external, collaborating with internal/external audit teams.
• Develops and manages job costing rates and policies.
• Manages all financial records in complete confidentiality
• Manages property and liability insurance contracts. Provides support in negotiating rates
• Directs the development, analysis and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the company
• Supports the management team in analyzing and understanding financial results. Provides mentoring and advice on financial results and strategy. Provides reporting to support strategic initiatives to effectively measure results and performance

Management

• Manage, develop and lead accounting staff, set goals/priorities, assign tasks/projects, conduct performance evaluations, etc.
• Recommend and implement benchmarks (KPIs) for measuring the financial and operating performance of departments and individuals
• Serve as a member of the Regional Leadership Team
• Work with other Red Thread managers to analyze data, recommend procedural and process changes which will maximize productivity and profitability and drive the organization change
• Assist in establishing and maintaining short and long-term corporate business plans
• Analyzes operations to identify opportunities for improvement and implements creative solutions to drive performance
• Participate as directed in industry groups, e.g., Solomon Coyle, and corporate initiatives as a representative of Red Thread

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices and applications: GAAP, FASB, as well as Cost Accounting
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
• Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, and product line profitability analysis
• Strong understanding of the design and operation of automated accounting systems
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, goals and procedures for the cost effective management of resources
• Ability to analyze financial data/issues and implement procedural, managerial or organizational changes to affect a positive result
• Skill in analyzing and evaluating accounting and internal control methods and financial reports
• Ability to effectively motivate, manage and lead staff, as well as delegate tasks and authority
• Strong SOX knowledge and compliance experience
• 7+ years of experience as an accounting manager or corporate controller of a mid-sized organization with 5+ years of direct supervisory experience
• Ability to craft innovative solutions to problems and influence change in order to achieve the optimal results
• Inquisitive and curious. Able to proactively problem solve.
• Strong negotiation skills

Skills & Abilities:

• PC skills: advanced Excel, Windows and database experience
• Prioritizes workflow in a multi-task environment
• Highly detail oriented with solid organizational and administrative abilities
• Polished and professional in appearance and in all oral and written expressions
• Team player who elevates the performance of others
• Comfortable interfacing with all levels in the organization

Level of Education:

• B.A./B.S. with a concentration in Accounting, graduate degree highly desirable
• M.B.A. / CPA a plus