Controller Rochester, NY 14623 Adaptec Solutions is a top-ten, North American integration partner engineering diverse material handling and automation solutions with lifecycle service support for manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing companies. JOB SUMMARY: The Controller will manage a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and external audits. This person will manage the accounts’ payable function, payroll function, monthly closing of accounts and preparation of reports in support of the financial statements. This position is on-site based out of our Rochester, NY location. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: + Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation. + Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes. + Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices. + Participate in and at times lead strategic financial projects including but not limited to ERP/CRM Implementations and upgrades. + Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance. + Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient, and accurate month-end close and all internal and external management and financial reporting through annual report. + Responsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions. + Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). + Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud. + Assist with compilation of information for preparation of all tax returns. + Prepare summary feedback of financial statements variances to budget. + Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes. + Hiring, training and supervising accounting staff. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: + Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. + Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or certified public accountant (CPA), a plus. + Experience working in a small to medium manufacturing company, required. + 10 years of experience, required. + Five years of supervisory experience, required. SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB: + Solid communication, technology, and analytical abilities. + Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems required. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups + Self-motivated and driven professional. + Exceptional analytical skills + Experience with reconciling accounts and researching variances. + Work closely and effectively with multiple levels of the organization. + Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate (both verbal and written) and manage well at all levels of the organization. + High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency to meet deadlines. + Be a team player with a positive attitude. + Must possess a desire to advance your knowledge base and career. + Detail oriented and excellent organizational and multitasking skills. + Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure with simultaneous deadlines. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $120,000-$140,000. The salary range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including, but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, health, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, 401(k) match, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance. Adaptec Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. View Company Information (https://adaptecsolutions.com/careers/) To see other positions, click here.