Corporate Controller

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Corporate Controller will lead the accounting, shared services, treasury and tax functions to ensure a robust control environment, timely and accurate reporting both internally and externally, continuous improvement across all financial processes, and adequate cash flow to support the daily operations of the Company. The position will also partner with the Financial Planning & Analysis team in managing key financial processes related to strategic planning, annual budgeting, and monthly and quarterly forecasting. The role will be responsible for assessing, recruiting, and building a highly energized, skilled and goal-oriented team focused on supporting business growth.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Financial Management

• Leads the global accounting function for the Company to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Manages interim and annual external audits.
• Identifies emerging issues, threats and opportunities, and initiates actions to ensure the Company’s financial condition serves as an underpinning of its ability to achieve its strategic objectives.
• Assesses current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
• Develops and monitors key business performance metrics.
• Maximizes return on assets and investments by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

Compliance and Controls

• Ensures sound financial controls, policies and procedures are in place to support a robust control environment and safeguard the Company’s assets and accurately report results.
• Coordinates efforts across multiple departments to ensure all compliance requirements are met, including SOX; local, state, and federal government reporting requirements; and tax filings. 

Financial Reporting

• Leads and manages the monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes to accurately produce internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP, all laws and regulations including the SEC, and the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Provides management with financial information and insights vital to decision-making,

Transactional Excellence

• Leads and manages the treasury function and provides direct oversight to credit, collections and accounts payable transactional teams.
• Works with the sales organization to ensure appropriate credit extension to customers to enable sales growth while minimizing Company risk for uncollectible accounts.
• Works with the Global Supply Chain team to establish payment terms at appropriate levels for vendors.
• Monitors and ensures adequate cash flow to support the daily operations of the business.
• Contributes to tax strategy, quarterly provision analysis, state and federal filings and annual tax return preparation and submission.

Corporate Finance

• Provides support and analysis of the capital structure and any financing arrangements including credit facilities, letters of credit and equity issuance to seek ways to unlock value.
• Monitors debt and ensures compliance with debt covenants.
• Maximizes return and limits risk on cash by minimizing bank balances and making investments.
• Ensures business and enterprise risks are properly identified for the Company and drives appropriate visibility and actions to mitigate such risks.
• Travel Required.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Proven ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams to lead high-visibility projects, drive process improvements, and support strategic business initiatives.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting best practices.
• Demonstrated history of leadership and mentoring of employees
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• CPA certification preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Previous experience with SAP preferred

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. offers a competitive compensation package, along with an excellent full-time benefits package, paid holidays, a friendly, supportive work environment, Flexsteel furniture discounts, and professional growth opportunities.