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Controller

Company Profile

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear.

Position

SAS is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Accounting Department as Controller who will report to the CFO. The Controller will provide day-to-day financial management of the finance and accounting organization and insure data integrity of the financial management systems.

Job Responsibilities

+ Ensure all accounting processes, transactions and accounting information are managed in accordance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures.

+ Ensure financial reports, projections, analysis and variance reports are prepared and provided on a timely basis.

+ Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of annual audit schedules, account reconciliations and tax schedules as needed for audit preparation and compliance with tax and regulatory authorities.

+ Develop, monitor, and oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial, administrative, and internal controls necessary to safeguard all assets and assure integrity in the financial reporting.

+ Consolidate, analyze and interpret financial statements and reports.

+ Develop, train, and evaluate performance of finance and accounting personnel

+ Coordinate the preparation of schedules required for reporting requirements including income, sales, and personal property tax returns.

+ Assist with the preparation of schedules needed to manage and maintain insurance needs, including General Liability, Property insurance and, Workers Compensation, etc.

+ Oversight of Cost Accounting functions to include factory cost tracking of material, labor, and overhead variances, cost allocation and be able to lead meetings to explain variances.

+ Oversight of quarterly and year-end inventory.

+ Responsible for inventory analysis for both raw material and finished goods.

+ Develop, implement, and monitor policies for day-to-day operational procedures and administration.

+ Coordinate all audits with outside firms and agencies.

+ Provide leadership in the continuous evaluation and implementation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.

Job Qualifications

+ Strong leadership skills that are displayed through leading by example, and treating people with respect.

+ Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLookups, etc)

+ Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

+ Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment, while maintaining a professional demeanor.

+ Display strong attention to detail

+ Must possess ability to exercise confidentiality.

Education & Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting

+ CPA or MBA required

+ Experience working in Big 4 public accounting firm a plus.

+ Experience with Enterprise systems and system implementations a plus.

+ Experience in manufacturing/retail environment a plus

+ Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Physical Requirements

+ Physical labor is necessary for 8 hours or more per day with breaks approximately every two hours including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, talking, hearing and engaging in repetitive motions.

+ Must be able to lift 25 lbs

+ Must be able to sit or stand for 8 – 10 hours.

+ Manual dexterity and coordination

+ Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer, visual inspection, and prepare and analyze projects.

+ Consistently be able to operate a computer

SAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. No phone calls or agencies please.