Accounting Team Manager (Controller)

We are currently seeking an Accounting Team Manager at C & D Lumber Co. This position is a top level management position who is responsible for the leadership and management of the Accounting Team personnel and processes. The Accounting Team Manager is an integral part of our management team that manages C & D Lumber Co. in an interdependent and profitable manner.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the human resources management of the accounting staff and manage payroll, A/P, A/R, fixed assets, log and lumber accounting, cost accounting, general ledger and GL reconciliations. This includes hiring, training, evaluation and scheduling of the accounting staff.
• Work effectively as a member of the management team to analyze operating scenarios, based on current market conditions, to determine best practices and/or best economic choices for the management team to consider.
• Develop a system for regular management financial and profitability reporting. Support operations with relevant profitability analyses and reports for oversight and decision making.
• Implement and maintain adequate and effective systems, internal controls, documentation, policies, and procedures while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close and reporting processes. Maintain fixed asset tracking and all annual reporting requirements.
• Liaison with outside tax advisers, outside auditors, maintain tax compliance and assist with tax planning.
• Perform cash flow projections to effectively manage cash balances.
• Manages employee benefits including health, dental, life, voluntary AD&D insurances; FSA, HRA accounting, and C & D's Employee retirement plan.
• Monitor debt levels and comply with debt covenants. Government and industry compliance reporting.
• Involved with regulatory, compliance and risk management.

​Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting.
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience with at least 3 years of relevant management experience in a business setting.
• Capable of generating a high degree of respect and trust across the organization, ownership, and outside stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of managerial accounting concepts and cost accounting in a manufacturing business.
• Effectively demonstrates thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. (GAAP)
• Experience developing, implementing and overseeing accounting procedures and controls.
• Professional level written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures manuals and to present information effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Above average oral and written communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery and vehicles.
• Must be able to speak and hear. Must be able to stand, walk, reach with arms/hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in an office or mill manufacturing environment.