About the Company:
Founded in 2022, Tanbark Molded Fiber Products is dedicated to offering sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging. We specialize in manufacturing Type 3 Molded Fiber, an eco-friendly substitute for rigid single-use plastic packaging. Our mission is to provide planet-friendly purpose-driven products that push the limits of molded fiber design. If you are passionate about environmental sustainability, thrive in a supportive and collaborative culture, and seek to be part of a growing start-up, this opportunity is a perfect fit.
About the Opportunity:
We are looking for a Controller who will oversee the company’s accounting operations and financial health. The controller ensures accurate financial records and provides financial strategic insights to support business decisions. The controller ensures compliance with accepted accounting practices, reporting standards, and tax planning and will be responsible for ensuring the business is current with financial regulations and best practices. The controller will establish and manage financial systems and processes for costing and inventory tracking. Working closely with our executive leadership team the controller will create detailed financial models to forecast future revenues, expenses, and cash. The controller is also responsible for all tax filings with the company’s accounting firm.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and execute all aspects of accounting, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and financial reporting.
- Ensure month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
- Prepare financial statements and present to the executive team
- Monitor the company’s annual budget in collaboration with the executive team
- Implement and conduct internal audits of the company's financial statements and processes to ensure accuracy.
- Ensure the company is compliant with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings
- Forecast financials to support strategic planning
- Create detailed financial models to forecast future revenues, expenses, and cash flows.
- Create models for budgeting, long-term planning, and scenario analysis.
- Analyze historical financial data to identify trends and variances.
- Collaborate with the executive team to develop financial strategies that support long-term goals
- Stay up to date on financial regulations and ensure the company is compliant with any new financial regulations
- Implement and maintain a system for costing and inventory tracking
- Establish standardized processes for inventory tracking and costing
- Manage relationships with company accounting firms
- Collaborate with the executive team to identify opportunities for the company to improve its financial position.
- Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of accounting experience
- Proficient in account software(Quickbooks)
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and financial modeling
- High attention to detail and is organized
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Must be able to sit at a desk in front of a computer for long periods of time.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(K) w/ Safe Harbor Match
- Paid Time Off
- HSA
- FSA: Dependant Care and Medical
- Life insurance
- STD/LTD
- Employee Assistance Program
- Workforce Compact Member