Controller

The Controller at Aqua-Chem is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the financial services of the organization, regulatory financial reporting, month end close process, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of all control policies and procedures. The Controller has direct supervision responsibility of all accounting staff ensuring department operational policies and practices are followed.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Onsite; Knoxville, TN

Pay Range: Dependent on Experience

Benefits: Group Medical, Dental Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time. +Employer Paid Benefits: STD, LTD, Life AD&D

Essential Duties

• Monitors the day-to-day financial operations of the company - payroll, invoicing, payables, as well as other daily transactions.
• Prepares a monthly profit/loss statement(s).
• Prepares an accurate balance sheet monthly with full supporting detail.
• Prepares accurate cash flow statements and future cash projections monthly.
• Prepares financial reports on an ad hoc basis as required by management.
• Prepares timely and accurate sales and use tax returns and any other external reports as needed.
• Work with outside auditors on tax returns as well as coordinate all financial audits as required.
• Ensure that all financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and other information required are accurate and timely. Make recommendations for improvements as appropriate.
• Ensure all legal, treasury, and tax documentation is properly maintained and secured, and that all statuary and fiscal reporting requirements are satisfied, which includes any governmental requirements for permits and licenses.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage is maintained to protect the assets of the company.
• Ensure adequate controls are installed and maintained for the protection of the company assets against loss or misappropriation.
• Support a positive work environment of employee growth, development, and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred or degreed professional with appropriate level of experience.
• CPA License preferred, but not required.
• Ten (10) plus years’ experience with progressive responsibility within accounting and finance roles
• Two (2) plus years managing other accounting functions within a department.
• Knowledgeable of accounting regulations and GAAP
• Experience using an ERP system with ability to extract data for analysis and reporting
• Four (2 - 4) years of Accounting/Finance experience in a manufacturing company/environment preferred
  
  

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Able to work overtime as required
• This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. This description supersedes any previous description for this position. This description supersedes any previous descriptions for this position.
• Aqua-Chem provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.