Careers - Controller

Research Solutions seeks qualified, committed men and women interested in a career in the chemical distribution industry. As an expanding business in six locations across the Southeast, we often have positions available in a variety of areas. 

The controller will handle high-level accounting, managerial accounting, and oversee financial activities of the company. As head of the accounting department, controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from payroll to tax compliance. Will report to chief executive officer, and will assist with development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed.

Controller Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the accounting department; manage accounting staff, billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses.

• Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations

• Oversee payments of all accounts; ensuring all accounts are paid on time

• Process accounts and collecting payments

• Oversee all payments made for debts, bank loans, and other large quantities of money

• Monitor cash and funding balances

• Keep an organized filing system of all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and debts

• Prepare and organize financial statements for record and review

• Prepare quarterly/annual financial reports

• Maintain and advise on company insurance and renewals (GL, Auto, WC, Property and Health Plans)

• Manage the quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts

• 401k Administration (TPA communication, semi-annual meetings, annual reporting, Trustee tasks)

• Coordinate IT and Phone System efforts (work with outside IT to maintain hardware and software, point of contact for IT issues)

• Government census reporting and registration for government business

• Conduct audits and reporting (CPA annual reviews, NACD reporting, IRS, sales tax, annual equipment, annual WC)

• Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management and chief financial officer

• Organize information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors

• Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices

• Complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting

• Ensuring company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements

• Additional controller duties as needed

Controller Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field

• Ideal candidate has 10 - 15 years of experience in field

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license is a plus but not required

• Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager

• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; Access, database, or other system knowledge

• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation

• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations

• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations

• Attention to detail

• Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members

Drug screen and background check will be required. 

To apply, please download and complete our employment application and email it, along with your resume to HR@researchsolutionsgroup.com. Or applications can be filled out in person Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at 100 Tony Holmes Drive, Pelham, AL 35124. If you have any questions, you can reach us at 205-663-6350.