Corporate Controller - Military veterans preferred

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for monitoring, reviewing and documenting all accounting transactions and for the preparation of reporting financial results, cash management, and financing compliance. The position is also responsible for the reporting and supervision of the accounts receivable and accounts payable team.  This role assists management in evaluation of projects and the impact in the accounting function, internal controls and operating systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Reviews and approves the financial statements, month-end, and year-end closing processes in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and policies to comply with COSO framework and established best practices.
• Reviews and approves company financial statements for accuracy and clarity.
• Maintains, monitors, and enforces internal control guidelines.
• Manages efforts during internal and external auditing process.
• Manages the balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Liaison with software development team regarding reporting and other system requirements.
• Verifies the integrity of systems and processes in place.
• Prepares required regulatory reporting and internal reports.
• Experience with US GAAP.
• Manages tax reporting and compliance.
• Reviews the development and issuing of inventory cost factors.
• Maintains good communication channels within the company and outside customers.  Will interact with all levels and functions.
• Directly supervise employees and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies. 
• Management of one or more of the following areas: Financial Reporting, Budgets, Insurance Data, and Banking.
• Serves as Payroll Backup and Audit.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Supervise assigned staff including hiring, training, scheduling and performance evaluation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting, Financial Reporting & Budgets, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• BS or BA degree in Accounting, Finance or related Business focus;  CPA/Master’s degree a plus.
• Seven plus years of Accounting/Finance Management experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong computer skills with an emphasis in Microsoft Excel, ERP system data (BC26/Dynamics NAV a plus).
• Able to efficiently use financial data mining tools, Power BI and/or AI tools.
• Knowledge of the standard cost and manufacturing concepts, practices and procedures.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Credit/Collections, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Accounts Receivable, Insurance Management, and Banking.
• Experience in the consumer products industry.
• Proven analytical skills.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills – ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Initiative – ability to work and achieve objectives independently.
• Able to manage multiple tasks at one time and meet deadlines.
• Strong Problem Solving and Process Improvement Skills.
• Solid People Management skills including performance management.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in monthly brand financial review process and integrate identified action items.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

A typical office environment located at 776 Greene Street in Tupelo, MS. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Exxel Outdoors, LLC, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Exxel Outdoors offers 2 Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, programs for additional life insurance for self, spouse, and family, critical illness, short-term disability, and pet insurance. All employees receive 60% off MRSP on all our company websites, in addition to discount programs from many outdoor industry companies through Pro-Deals. Each year, every employee receives a $200 allowance to buy any company product, plus you still get the discount on any items purchased. Exxel offers time off in vacation, sick and Holiday pay.