Controller

American Vanguard is a diversified agricultural and specialty products company focusing on crop protection, turf and ornamental markets, and public health applications. The Company markets its product lines in the USA and internationally in 24 countries, including Brazil, Latin America, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and several other countries in Asia. AMGUARD Environmental Technologies is looking for a Corporate Controller to manage several of their entities and ensure compliance and timely reporting. This position is on-site at our offices in Morrisville, NC. In this role, the Controller will be asked to function across multiple business units, working within GAAP and SOX compliance requirements while successfully navigating a matrixed reporting structure. The is a hands-on position where the Controller and their direct reports will partner with a diverse team of business professionals in different locations across several time zones. The ideal candidate has experience effectively managing others in a supervisory role and 5+ years in an accounting environment preferably in a manufacturing company. A key to success is being able to navigate the inherent complexities involved operating in and through multiple ERP systems to produce clean consolidated P&L and other views of the AMGUARD business units while managing the daily business and consistently meeting the reporting deadlines of the team. WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting and analysis across several separate operations
Lead the teams financial management activities
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes; daily cash monitoring, payment approvals, working capital optimization, cash flow management and liquidity
Journal entries, account reconciliations, financial schedules and reporting
Financial modeling to support strategic planning
Variance commentary, KPIs, and monthly management reporting packages
Support Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and IT to drive cost discipline
Primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, preparing audit documentation and ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX/internal control requirements
Enhance financial processes and systems, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and better decision support
Manage special projects related to financial analysis, business performance, system implementation, process improvement, and other financial projects on demand WHAT YOU HAVE:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
CPA or equivalent certification a plus; public accounting experience strongly preferred
5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, ideally within a public company environment
Expertise with financial reporting, internal controls and consolidation including intercompany processes
Experience partnering with Big 4 audit firms
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and financial modeling
Experience with QAD, Netsuite, Great Plains, Oracle Hyperion, FCCS, or similar financial consolidation tools preferred WHAT WE OFFER: American Vanguard company values our employees and their families. We offer exceptional benefits and invest in our employees’ future.
Industry leading Medical (PPO Insurance), Dental, and Vision care with low employee costs
Life and Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) offered The Corporate Controller thrives in a collaborative environment and is growth-minded with an entrepreneurial business mindset. If you are looking for a challenge where your individual efforts are key to the organization’s success, let’s talk! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. American Vanguard Company, (NYSE: AVD)