Corporate Controller

Company: Jamestown Container Companies
Location: Falconer
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Jamestown Container, One of the largest independent manufacturers of corrugated products and distributor of packaging supplies in the northeastern United States, is looking to add a Corporate Controller/Assistant CFO to its team. -This position will be located in our Falconer, NY facility. -Founded in 1956, Jamestown Container Companies is a privately owned company that has earned a reputation as an innovative, independent provider of high quality corrugated products, consumer point of purchase displays, packaging supplies and fulfillment services for customers in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and southern Ontario. -Our customers include many well-known local companies, as well as Fortune 100 companies. -This position will work alongside the CFO for Jamestown Container Companies managing the company's finances while being a strategic leader. -This will be a great opportunity to grow into the CFO role for a growing company. - -Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret financial information pertaining to the company's performance. Make recommendations concerning business policy, resource allocations, and business operations to improve financial performance. Keep key executives and managers informed of trends in the financial performance that may require management action.
• Maintain the company's accounting books and records for multiple plants.
• Maintain an adequate and effective system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records.
• Prepare and issue financial operational reports to company management of the type and frequency as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare and issue monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Develop and implement goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll.
• Assemble and issue an annual budget prepared in accordance with the company's strategic business plan objectives.
• Measure monthly results compared to monthly budget amounts. Based on input from company management, investigate and summarize significant variances.
• Research financing alternatives and determine most advantageous financing methods.
• Review and approve all major expenditures as required by the company's Standard Operating Procedures.
• Evaluate acquisition and new business opportunities and develop recommendations.
• Establish and maintain accurate inventory cost records.
• Prepare periodic forecasts of the company's operating results and financial position.
• Assist in the review and update of the strategic business plan.
• Establish and maintain the company's banking, treasury, and borrowing policies and procedures.
• Maintain an inventory control system to ensure the reliability and accuracy of inventory owned by the company. Conduct an annual physical inventory of all company inventories wherever located.
• Assist with the year-end financial statement review/audit performed by the company's certified public accountants where required.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue, depreciation, cost, property, operating expense, and insurance records.
• Prepare and issue financial operational reports to company management of the type and frequency as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare and issue monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Participate in assembling and issuing an annual budget prepared in accordance with the company's strategic business plan objectives.
• Establish and maintain accurate inventory cost records.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic forecasts of the company's operating results and financial position.
• Maintain an inventory control system to ensure the reliability and accuracy of inventory owned by the company.
• Serve as the company's primary contact for outside financial and legal assistance. Act as liaison with corporate attorney, CPA firm, bank(s), and investment firms. -EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE -Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or a related field; 10 or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. -Jamestown Container offers a competitive compensation package including; 401-k, vacation, medical, vision and dental benefits, and paid holidays. Jamestown Container is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: Jamestown Container Companies, Erie , Corporate Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Falconer, Pennsylvania