Wellness Pet Company NL · 18 hours ago
Assistant Controller (S1169)
South St Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $95K/yrWellness Pet Company is dedicated to crafting and producing premium natural pet food and treats. They are seeking an Assistant Controller who will oversee financial reporting, manage accounting records, and support budgeting and forecasting activities while ensuring compliance with GAAP.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing plant accounting transactions including: the general ledger transaction records for compliance and accuracy with company, banking/financing sources, and governmental entities & timeframes; monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting documents, contracts management and related requirements, and supporting the budgeting and forecasting cycles
Confirms financial status by monitoring/preparing the financial statements of the plant profit and loss statements. Activities can include but are not limited to revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data including preparing reports and others necessary to ensure statements are correct and in compliance with GAAP
Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure including the chart of accounts ensuring compliance and ease of use. Modifications should be made as necessary
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close
Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information/reports. Reports should be available for review by second Thursday of each month. Document all processes ensuring their accuracy, ease of use, and integrity. Modify as necessary
Supports the quarterly compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner
Supports budget and forecasting activities
Collaborates with the other department managers to support overall department goals, reporting, and objectives
Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Maintain the general ledger and any sub system necessary to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met. Modify/change systems as necessary to ensure information is correct and accurate
Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls
Support and participate in financial audits, including documentation preparation, data validation, and auditor coordination as needed
Update/modify monthly reporting package for financial review to ensure meetings flow and provide the reader the necessary information as to the Financial Wellbeing of the company
Support the organization with special projects and workflow process improvements
Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions
Responds to inquiries from the Plant Manager and companywide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like
Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
Maintain subsystems ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
Monthly departmental reviews with the managers reviewing their departmental spends
The marginal functions of this position have not been included. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by the manager
Provide input as to ways to increase Revenues/Reduce costs as the company continues to grow
Provide training to employees ensuring they understand the impact they have on the company finances or other areas as needed
Other duties as assigned
Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Responsible to participate in mandatory safety training program requirements
Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries
Completes quality and food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
Responsible to participate in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements
Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the Quality Policy Manual. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies
Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system
Qualification
Required
Will hold a BA or BS in Accounting
Experience in a manufacturing environment and cost accounting
Experience with costing, general ledger and operational analyses
Proven experience in driving process improvement
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Excellent project management abilities, capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints and within budget parameters
Well-developed written and oral presentation skills
Ability to coach and communicate with non-accounting professionals
Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally
Demonstrates positive attitude and takes a proactive approach
Sees challenges as opportunities and translates them into actionable tasks
Energized by fast-paced environment
Great relationship management abilities
MS Office and ERP system proficiency required
10% Travel
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
AD & D
Paid Parental Leave
401k
Company
Wellness Pet Company NL
Wellness Pet Company NL gevestigd in Veendam, is een snel groeiende hightech producent van natuurlijke hondensnacks in het premium segment, die wereldwijd worden verkocht onder de merknaam WHIMZEES (www.whimzees.com).
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase