Controller at Minnesota Elevator Inc in Mankato, Minnesota

Job Description:

About MEI
MEI, a Minnesota based commercial elevator manufacturing and Service Company is looking for a Controller to join our team. MEI is a thriving company with a fun team-oriented atmosphere. MEI cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides opportunities to give back to the community.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefit package. Are you passionate about making a change? Do you enjoy bringing new ideas to the table? If this sounds like you, apply at MEI today.

Location: Mankato, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: M-F
Salary: $110,00 - $165,000

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
401(k) & matching up to 3%
ESOP with company discretionary contributions
Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
3 Weeks Paid Time Off and 9 Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Earn 8 hours PTO for 8 hours of volunteering

About the Role
The Controller is a key member of the accounting team working directly with the CFO to drive financial success and efficiency throughout the organization. The Controller will be responsible for the daily accounting functions and preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements. In addition, the role will facilitate and oversee the annual budgeting process. The Controller will have opportunities to drive financial and organizational initiatives to help enhance the company performance.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial statements.
Supervise accounting functions of receivables, payables, credit, and general administration.
Oversee and analyze all account reconciliations.
Gather and provide information to external auditors.
Oversee and facilitate annual budget
Document and monitor internal controls.
Oversee sales and use tax filing.
Identify and facilitate projects to improve financial accuracy and performance.
Primary backup and support to the CFO
Execute additional tasks as needed

Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
2+ years Controller related experience, preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Skills

Resourceful, problem-solver, able to prioritize and multitask
Detail oriented and organized
Able to communicate effectively with great people skills & a sense of humor
Team player with a positive attitude
Self-motivated and work independently with minimum supervision
Unshakeable integrity

MEI's 50+ years in the elevator industry gives us an unparalleled ability to handle both custom and standard elevator projects with ease.
EOE/AA