Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Position Summary

The Financial Controlleris responsible foroverseeing all accounting financial reporting budgeting forecasting cash management cost accounting and internal control functions of Christensen Arms. This position serves as a key member of the finance leadership team and provides financial analysis and strategic support to executive management. The Controller ensures the integrity of financial informationmaintainscompliance with regulatory requirements supports operational decision-making and drives continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Direct and oversee all general accounting functions including general ledger accounts payable accounts receivable payroll accounting fixed assets inventory accounting and month-end close.

• Prepareaccurateandtimelymonthly quarterly and annual financial statements.

• Develop andmaintainfinancial reporting packages for management lenders investors and board members.

• Perform account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.

• Maintain accounting policies and proceduresin accordance withU.S. GAAP.

• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and support external auditors.

Budgeting Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast updates.

• Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts including 13-week cash flow projections.

• Analyze operating resultsidentifyvariances and provide recommendations to management.

• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making.

• Monitor key performance indicators andprovidefinancial insights to department leaders.

Cash Management & Treasury

• Manage daily cash flow requirements and liquidity planning.

• Coordinate borrowing activity and reporting requirements with lenders.

• Monitor working capital performance including accounts receivable inventory and accounts payable.

• Support cash collection efforts and evaluate customer credit risk.

• Prepare borrowing base certificates and lender reporting packages asrequired.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Maintain and improve product costing methodologies.

• Analyze material labor overhead and burden costs to ensureaccurateinventory valuation and cost of goods sold reporting.

• Develop andmaintainburden rates and overhead allocation methodologies.

• Support inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes.

• Analyze inventory reserves obsolescence slow-moving inventory and inventory valuation adjustments.

• Partner with operations toidentifycost reduction opportunities and manufacturing efficiencies.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish andmaintaineffective internal controls over financial reporting and company assets.

• Ensure compliance with company policies lender agreements tax regulations and other financial requirements.

• Coordinate sales tax excise tax property tax and other regulatory filings.

• Support compliance with federal firearms industry financial reporting requirements.

• Develop andmaintainaccounting policies procedures and documentation.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as finance lead for ERP systems business intelligence reporting and financial data management.

• Develop andmaintainfinancial dashboards KPIs and reporting tools.

• Identifyopportunities to automate accounting and financial processes.

• Support ERP implementations upgrades and system integrations.

• Collaborate with IT and operational departments to improve data accuracy and reporting capabilities.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Supervise accounting personnel and provide leadership training and professional development.

• Partner with sales operations manufacturing supply chain and executive leadership teams to support businessobjectives.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations for capital expenditures pricing inventory investments and strategic initiatives.

• Support due diligence financing activities and other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related fieldrequired.

• CPA CMA MBA or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Experience

• 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.

• Manufacturing industry experiencerequired.

• Cost accounting and inventory management experiencerequired.

• Experience managing audits financial reporting and budgeting processes.

• ERP system experiencerequired; manufacturing ERP experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting and inventory valuation.

• Experience with budgeting forecasting and cash flow management.

• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.

• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• Strong leadership organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reporting Structure

Reports To:

• Chief Financial Officer / Vice President of Finance

Direct Reports:

• Staff Accountant

• Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Personnel

• Other finance and accountingpersonnel asassigned