Controller / Accounting Manager

Job Description

Controller / Accounting Manager | Legacy Building Supply

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Legacy Building Supply, located in Arthur, IL. Legacy Building Supply is a growing company in the building supply industry, seeking a Controller / Accounting Manager to join its leadership team. This role is crucial for managing the financial operations of the company, ensuring financial information is accurate and timely, and directly supporting ownership in making sound business decisions. The position is essential for protecting the company’s financial health and continuously improving its processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time, year-round employment
• Location: In-person, Arthur, IL

• Team: Reports directly to ownership as part of the leadership team.
• Mission: Ensure accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to support business growth and strategic decision-making.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Daily Operations: Oversee all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions within the company.
• Generate Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and other critical reports for ownership.
• Complete Financial Closings: Perform comprehensive month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Ensure Compliance and Coordination: Prepare and file sales tax reports, and coordinate directly with the company’s CPA for year-end reporting and tax preparation.
• Develop Financial Processes: Continuously develop and improve accounting procedures and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Career level: Managerial. Core domain knowledge: Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles, with a background in accounting or finance.
• Experience: Practical experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general ledger accounting. Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Skills: High level of accuracy and attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, effective communication and problem-solving abilities, high integrity and confidentiality.