Join us at Chemical Strategies, Inc.! We are seeking an energetic individual to be in a full-time position leading our accounting department.

Financial Controller Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to manage and direct daily accounting activities; ensuring that proper accounting and recording of company transactions are performed in an accurate and timely manner; and producing financial and other key reports for management. The incumbent Financial Controller will also be in a position to be considered for the Vice President/CFO position in the future.

Education and/or experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required (from an AACSB accredited
  Business School) < Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA is required
• 5 – 6 years financial closing experience (month-‐end and year-‐end) required
• Minimum ten years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum three years supervisory experience is required

Lead the accounting department

• Responsible for the preparation of the company’s financial statements.
  Supervise the activities of all the accounting staff [A/P, A/R, Payroll].
• Locates and monitors overdue accounts, using computers and a variety of automated systems
• Generates weekly A/R and Sales Reports and submits to supervisor
• Confers with customers by telephone or email and determines reasons for overdue payments and to review the terms of sales, service, or credit contracts.
• Persuades customers to pay amounts due on credit accounts, damage claims, or no payable checks, or to return merchandise.
• Arranges for debt repayment and establishes repayment schedules, based on customers’ financial situations.
• Process and reconcile employee credit card expense reports.
• Oversees month-‐end closing and year-‐end closing and coordinates and assigns duties to the accounting staff as needed.
• Maintain Chempax accounting systems and Fixed Asset software to ensure the proper, complete, and accurate record-‐keeping of accounting company transactions are performed within the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Evaluates departmental performance and makes adjustments to daily operations when needed to ensure the department meets overall goals and objectives.
• Provides training, guidance, and direction to employees to ensure work is performed in an efficient, timely, and knowledgeable manner.
• Update contracts with the company’s members and communicates changes to members accounting staff.
• Works directly with Sales Department and Operations Department on new, modified, and disconnect sales orders.
• Initiates credit checks on customers, establishes credit limits.
• Prepares and provides financial statements, sales reports, commission reports, analysis, and other reports on a scheduled or unprompted basis.
• Maintains and reconciles the fixed assets to the general ledger of the company.
  Prepare multiple state agency reports for tax purposes.
• Confers with upper management about budgeting and reviewing strategies to meet overall goals and objectives.
• Maintains good corporate relations with customers, vendors, banking institutions, auditors, owner companies and other affiliates.
• Works closely with financial institutions concerning banking activity changes, enhancements and charges.
• Works on special projects as needed.
• Responsible for general liability insurance renewals and amendments.
• Workers Compensation reporting.

manages some payroll activities

• May Prepare and submit the bi-‐weekly payroll to ADP for processing.
• Post payroll numbers to accounting system.
• Works with the President/CEO to determine monthly commissions to be accrued and paid out to the sales team.
• Alerts employees of quarterly timeframe for which they can change their 401K election.
• Ensures that 401K contributions are made accurately and timely.
• Produces and reviews payroll reports.
• Provides year-‐end wage information to NTCA for 401K compliance.

Works directly with external auditors when required

• Coordinates audit with external auditors and assists in the preparation of audit schedules, data, and information.
• Works closely with the accounting staff to coordinate efforts to provide needed information for the auditors.
• Ensures required information is readily available.
• Maintains the scope of the audit within the prescribed boundaries.
• Conducts internal audits of processes, records and information.
• Directs the implementation of needed corrections as determined by audit.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of computer-based spreadsheets and reporting
• Skill in written communications
• Skill in operating various office equipment
• Must have managerial skills and be able to function in a supervisory role
• Knowledge of contract law
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Must be able to prioritize work to meet scheduled deadlines while handling multiple tasks
• Must have excellent accounting skills, strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to function as a team player
• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Professional, outgoing, and customer service oriented.
• Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, and flexible and enjoy working with a variety of staff.
• Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision; able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Active bonus program
• Hours (M-F) 8am-5pm
• $80,000 – $115,000 DOE

INTERESTED?

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your resume. Apply now!

Background check required.

Office located in Phoenix, Arizona. Please do not apply if you currently live out of state. Please note that this is not a remote position.

Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected] or fill out the form below.

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About the Company

Chemical Strategies, Inc. is an industry-leading chemical distributor, supply management company, and third-party logistics provider. We specialize in providing a full range of chemicals and associated materials in all packages, sizes, and grades. Our customers include private high technology companies in industries that include Aerospace, Defense Contracting, R&D and Semiconductor manufacturing.

Chemical Strategies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.