Finance/Accounting - Controller

Position

Controller/Business Analyst

Reports to

CFO

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Type

Exempt

Summary

The Controller is responsible for the oversight of accounting, inventory management, and the development and execution of the business intelligence system.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Accounting

• Monthly preparation and compilation of financial statements.
• Monthly bank package preparation including borrowing base certificate, covenant compliance, and supporting narrative.
• Oversight of Stein Family Partnership financial statements.
• Quarterly tax estimates for Stein Garden Centers and related partnerships.
• Monitor online banking, cash management transactions, and cash flow reporting.
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Specific financial project analyses as directed by the CFO.
• In collaboration with the CFO, develop and monitor key financial metrics.
• Oversight of fixed asset accounting.
• Assist in the development of the annual operating budgets.

Inventory Management

• Oversight of annual physical inventory at all locations including training of inventory teams.
• Management and oversight of inventory processes at the store locations, including cycle count program, freight, and inventory reserve allocations.

Business Intelligence System

• Analyze production, inventory control, distribution, cost analysis, finance, marketing, human resources, and other business functions in order to develop new or modified information processing systems.
• Consult with company personnel to identify and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, data scope, usage, formatting, and security requirements.
• Dashboard and reporting development and design.
• Ongoing maintenance of database cubes, training, and education of end users.

Employment Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a minimum of 5 years of corporate business experience
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including PowerPivot), and Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Must possess skills/experience in information technology and data management.
• Must possess the ability to interact professionally with many levels within the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Strong logic, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit and stand; reach with hands and arms; walk and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 3 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.