Job Description

About the Company

Sohnen Enterprises, Inc., with corporate headquarters located in La Palma, CA is considered by many to be the pioneer in the field of Consumer Products Returns Management, Product Refurbishment, and Sales of Refurbished products. Founded in 1971, Sohnen Enterprises has achieved sustained growth throughout the years due to its dedicated team members and by embracing the culture of creativity and “out of the box” thinking. We value our employees as our greatest asset! As a result, Sohnen is the largest independent company in North America involved in the refurbishment and reprocessing of consumer products.

About the Role

We are seeking a Controller with Manufacturing/Inventory Control Management and Costing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly management reports including but not limited to financial statements of all individual entities and consolidated reports, key performance indicators, and related management dashboards.
• Oversee the disbursement activities to ensure accurate and timely processing of payables with the 3-way matching process in place.
• Review monthly AP aging reports and accruals.
• Manage global treasury activities and banking relationships for both US and Mexico. Included in this treasury function is the regular submission of agreed covenants with the bank.
• Oversee inventory control management including cost updates, item set up, and inventory audits.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls such as annual budget, cash planning and forecast to ensure proper management of the company’s resources.
• Review risk assessment of the company and coordinates with insurance brokers related to General Liability, Umbrella, EPL, Cyber, D&O, and Workers Comp insurance coverages.
• Manage ERP accounting processing and activities, with limited involvement on IT related projects impacting the department.
• Supervise data reporting team for the regular operations, sales, and accounting reporting requirements.
• Review and finalize HR-submitted payroll batches bi-weekly and check statistic management.
• Assure corporate tax and other financial regulatory compliance to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all required filings including ESOP and 401K plan audits, and customs related reporting (CTPAT).
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax CPAs, and valuation firms for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Oversee HR admin processes and activities including health benefits enrolment, Workers Comp claims and audit, annual performance review, and events and programs.
• Responds to the CEO/Founder and senior management team on inquiries and prepare requested management reports and sensitivity analyses.
• Supervises and guides departmental staff and their activities - 7 staff in the US and 9 staff from Mexico.
• Assist the Finance Head in general projects and or audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree in accounting or finance, and Accounting Certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus.

Required Skills

• Proven work experience as a Controller of a mid-size company.
• Experienced in inventory control, distribution environment, manufacturing.
• 10+ years accounting experience, 5+ years in management level.
• Experience with ERP systems; Infor LN experience a plus.
• Strong computer skills, MS Excel in particular (managing spreadsheets, creating charts, pivot tables, and using advanced formulas).
• Excellent analytical skills for managing large amounts of data.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Team management skills – delegation and ability to prioritize work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding and prior experience with cross-border or Mexico maquiladora operations a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish is not a requirement, but definitely a plus.
• Pass a background check.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs