A Boston-based manufacturer of protective apparel and gear for public safety professionals is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager / Controller to lead financial operations and support strategic growth. The Accounting Manager / Controller is directly responsible for the Company’s timely and accurate financial reporting including full control of the general ledger and several critical, supporting sub-systems. Direct responsibilities also include corporate cash management; procure to pay supplier settlement via a range of payment methods; payroll funding and sales compensation administration; tax renditions and similar reporting to various taxing jurisdictions and authorities. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with the Accounting Department staff and the Supply Chain organization in fulfilling the role’s responsibilities. Financial Reporting• Manage all aspects of the general ledger including any required journal entry postings, financial period closing routine and related system activity.• Maintain a rolling analysis of inventory in-transit which has been paid for but not yet received into stock.• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all critical general ledger accounts.• Ensure a complete and continuous coordination of all critical sub-ledger systems including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and cash/marketable securities.• Prepare and issue timely financial statements to company ownership, leadership, and bank.• Calculate lending covenant performance for quarterly certification reporting to bank.• Maintain comprehensive register of imported product cost information by supplier at the purchase invoice and product style level including all related duties, fees, and associated ancillary costs (Import Cost Schedule).• Liaise with external auditors on various client-prepared deliverables in support of the annual external financial review engagement. Cash Management• Prepare daily cash position reporting based on detailed bank account activity and accounting records information (e.g. accounts payable check issuance, scheduled supplier payments, payroll transfers/funding, etc.).• Manage weekly payroll fundings and required inter-bank transfers for 3 payrolls including related employee benefits accounts.• Proactively manage funds transfers between and amongst bank operating accounts and corporate investment accounts. Sales Compensation Administration• Calculate commission earnings for all sales representatives (+/- 17 employees) and provide these earnings figures to Human Resources Manager for payment administration. Supplier Payment Management• Directly manage the issuance and any required modifications to bank letters of credit used in the supplier payment process.• Primary point-of-contact with supply chain organization on the scheduling and payment execution of supplier invoices which are primarily handled via wire or ACH payment methods. Miscellaneous Reporting and Records Maintenance• Prepare and issue various required reporting submissions to taxing authorities and other governmental entities on both a recurring and ad hoc basis as needed.

<ul><li>10+ years of accounting experience</li><li>Experience in manufacturing and/or product companies</li><li>Hands-on month end close experience</li><li>Successful experience in managing and mentoring a small team</li></ul> If interested, please contact John Bresnahan, Sr Vice President l Perm Placement Services, for consideration.

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Boston, MA
onsite
Permanent
150000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
A Boston-based manufacturer of protective apparel and gear for public safety professionals is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager / Controller to lead financial operations and support strategic growth. The Accounting Manager / Controller is directly responsible for the Company’s timely and accurate financial reporting including full control of the general ledger and several critical, supporting sub-systems. Direct responsibilities also include corporate cash management; procure to pay supplier settlement via a range of payment methods; payroll funding and sales compensation administration; tax renditions and similar reporting to various taxing jurisdictions and authorities. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with the Accounting Department staff and the Supply Chain organization in fulfilling the role’s responsibilities. Financial Reporting• Manage all aspects of the general ledger including any required journal entry postings, financial period closing routine and related system activity.• Maintain a rolling analysis of inventory in-transit which has been paid for but not yet received into stock.• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all critical general ledger accounts.• Ensure a complete and continuous coordination of all critical sub-ledger systems including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and cash/marketable securities.• Prepare and issue timely financial statements to company ownership, leadership, and bank.• Calculate lending covenant performance for quarterly certification reporting to bank.• Maintain comprehensive register of imported product cost information by supplier at the purchase invoice and product style level including all related duties, fees, and associated ancillary costs (Import Cost Schedule).• Liaise with external auditors on various client-prepared deliverables in support of the annual external financial review engagement. Cash Management• Prepare daily cash position reporting based on detailed bank account activity and accounting records information (e.g. accounts payable check issuance, scheduled supplier payments, payroll transfers/funding, etc.).• Manage weekly payroll fundings and required inter-bank transfers for 3 payrolls including related employee benefits accounts.• Proactively manage funds transfers between and amongst bank operating accounts and corporate investment accounts. Sales Compensation Administration• Calculate commission earnings for all sales representatives (+/- 17 employees) and provide these earnings figures to Human Resources Manager for payment administration. Supplier Payment Management• Directly manage the issuance and any required modifications to bank letters of credit used in the supplier payment process.• Primary point-of-contact with supply chain organization on the scheduling and payment execution of supplier invoices which are primarily handled via wire or ACH payment methods. Miscellaneous Reporting and Records Maintenance• Prepare and issue various required reporting submissions to taxing authorities and other governmental entities on both a recurring and ad hoc basis as needed.
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