Corporate Controller (Accounting & Finance)

Full Time

  American Wood Fibers

  Columbia, Maryland, United States

American Wood Fibers (AWF), a rapidly growing manufacturer of consumer products sold into major retail markets (Superstores, Pet Superstores, Big Box, Farm Stores, Food & Drug, Hearth & Home, Hardware) and industrial wood fibers sold into 100’s of OEM markets seeks a Corporate Controller based at its Columbia, Maryland Corporate Headquarters. AWF owns & operates 10 manufacturing plants spanning the nation, has 450 employees, and generates over $100M in annual sales revenue. 

The Corporate Controller is responsible for establishing financial procedures, controls, and reporting systems. The Corporate Controller is being offered either as a part-time position at approximately 30 hours per week or full time.  

About The Opportunity

• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal audits and prepares information for external auditors.
• Prepare budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; and recommends plan of action.
• Prepare financial statements for the organization.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Responsible for sales tax, company’s inventories, property and insurance management.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Manage employees to include performance management and training development.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Back-up to Payroll and other accounting responsibilities.
• Train and support accounting personnel at plants around the country 

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7 to 10 years of relevant Accounting/Controller experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detailed oriented and able to handle multiple priorities
• Proven experience in managing employees effectively
• Highly proficient in the use of MS Excel 

For Consideration:

Successful candidate must be able to work in a smoke-free environment.