Cleveland Construction, Inc.
Controller
Telling Industries is an American owned & operated manufacturer of premium metal framing components for the USA commercial construction industry. We began manufacturing metal framing in 2004 with the opening of our first location in Cambridge, OH. We have since grown to 4 plants with a nationwide footprint and have become an industry leader in premium metal framing components.
Telling Industries is seeking a motivated, hands‑on individual to fill our Controller position within our Willoughby, Ohio headquarters. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of accounting experience as an accountant or equivalent role, with at least 5 of them being in a management position. The Controller will have regular cross‑functional interaction with Telling Industries executive team, sales team members, customers, and internal operations teams.
Job Responsibilities:
Prepare accurate and timely financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits and annual budgets
Oversee the activities of the AP department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, employee expense reports, cash control and customer rebate disbursements
Coordinate and oversee physical inventory counts and related audits, some travel required
Daily banking and cash position reporting
Oversee AR cash application including follow‑up on AR discrepancies and missed invoices
Review AR reports and contact accounts with past‑due items
Review credit risk and set up new customer accounts
Maintain all existing customer accounts and credit files
Review AR/AP aging and provide summary to executive team bimonthly
Review and manage scrap program including monthly close accrual detail
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
Prepare monthly support for rebate accruals
Perform sales tax research for issuance of exemption forms for appropriate purchases, maintain sales tax documentation for appropriate customer accounts
Prepare weekly, monthly bank reports
Serve as main accounting contact for semi‑annual bank audits and external auditors
Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports as needed
Skills and Knowledge:
Accounts Payable, accounts receivable, collections, data entry
Accounting experience in the manufacturing industry is helpful
Ability to compile information and prepare accurate analysis and reports in a timely manner.
Ability to monitor and enforce financial controls, policies and procedures
Strong understanding of the flow of transactions through an ERP system
Experience working with all levels of management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Works independently, while also having the ability to work with various departments and team members outside of accounting
High attention to details
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; MBA preferred
CPA certification preferred
Ten years of hands‑on accounting experience
Computer Technology:
Accounting software, Microsoft Dynamics NAV / 365 Business Central a plus
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent computer skills, specifically Excel and ERP experience
Military Friendly Employer
We value the knowledge, skills and abilities you acquired in the military. Whether you are an active service member transitioning or a military spouse, we want you to consider a rewarding career with Telling Industries. Employee Benefits
Telling Industries offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, training and development, opportunity for advancement and corporate support for field operations. Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Telling Industries that we will recruit, hire, transfer, train, compensate, layoff, terminate and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Telling Industries is an American owned & operated manufacturer of premium metal framing components for the USA commercial construction industry. We began manufacturing metal framing in 2004 with the opening of our first location in Cambridge, OH. We have since grown to 4 plants with a nationwide footprint and have become an industry leader in premium metal framing components.
Telling Industries is seeking a motivated, hands‑on individual to fill our Controller position within our Willoughby, Ohio headquarters. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of accounting experience as an accountant or equivalent role, with at least 5 of them being in a management position. The Controller will have regular cross‑functional interaction with Telling Industries executive team, sales team members, customers, and internal operations teams.
Job Responsibilities:
Prepare accurate and timely financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits and annual budgets
Oversee the activities of the AP department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, employee expense reports, cash control and customer rebate disbursements
Coordinate and oversee physical inventory counts and related audits, some travel required
Daily banking and cash position reporting
Oversee AR cash application including follow‑up on AR discrepancies and missed invoices
Review AR reports and contact accounts with past‑due items
Review credit risk and set up new customer accounts
Maintain all existing customer accounts and credit files
Review AR/AP aging and provide summary to executive team bimonthly
Review and manage scrap program including monthly close accrual detail
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
Prepare monthly support for rebate accruals
Perform sales tax research for issuance of exemption forms for appropriate purchases, maintain sales tax documentation for appropriate customer accounts
Prepare weekly, monthly bank reports
Serve as main accounting contact for semi‑annual bank audits and external auditors
Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports as needed
Skills and Knowledge:
Accounts Payable, accounts receivable, collections, data entry
Accounting experience in the manufacturing industry is helpful
Ability to compile information and prepare accurate analysis and reports in a timely manner.
Ability to monitor and enforce financial controls, policies and procedures
Strong understanding of the flow of transactions through an ERP system
Experience working with all levels of management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Works independently, while also having the ability to work with various departments and team members outside of accounting
High attention to details
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; MBA preferred
CPA certification preferred
Ten years of hands‑on accounting experience
Computer Technology:
Accounting software, Microsoft Dynamics NAV / 365 Business Central a plus
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent computer skills, specifically Excel and ERP experience
Military Friendly Employer
We value the knowledge, skills and abilities you acquired in the military. Whether you are an active service member transitioning or a military spouse, we want you to consider a rewarding career with Telling Industries. Employee Benefits
Telling Industries offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, training and development, opportunity for advancement and corporate support for field operations. Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Telling Industries that we will recruit, hire, transfer, train, compensate, layoff, terminate and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr