Controller

Company Overview

Carlin Horticultural Supplies is a family-owned, wholesale supplier of green industry products. Proudly supporting all customers including wholesale plant growers, nurseries, independent garden centers, collegiate and school horticulture programs, and hemp/cannabis growers.

We provide products including greenhouses and greenhouse supplies, growing containers, soilless mix, fertilizers, plant protection products, plant material, biological control, decorative planters, garden art and retail products. Through our ProGreen Plus division, we supply a variety of products for landscape install and maintenance, municipalities, athletic fields and school grounds, arborists and more.

Position Overview

Responsible for financial and administrative functions of the company including financial statements, credit, payroll and income taxes, human resources, information technology, warehouse operations, company compliance and purchasing.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain banking relationship and Credit facilities.

Bank statement reconciliation.

Administer and maintain compliance for employee Benefit plans including Health Insurance and 401k plan.

Property & Casualty insurance renewals, compliance and claims management.

Human resource issues, compliance and compliance training ie Fork Lift training, HAZMAT, safety and other training. Manage new hire processing.

Preparation of annual operating budget.

Preparation of monthly financial statements and analysis. Review entries to all accounts and make any adjustments as needed and run final financial statements for the month.

Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts.

Compliance with sales tax requirements and preparation of sales tax returns.

Update fixed asset schedules as additional assets are acquired and review fixed asset schedules.

Prepare payroll.

Ensure that all payroll records are maintained accurately and remain current.

Review quarterly and annual payroll reports prepared by Payroll Company for accuracy and report any discrepancies.

Prepare annual report of Domestic Corporation for above mentioned corporation.

Monitor inventory levels at all warehouse facilities, review and maintain vendor purchase contracts and rebate programs.

Supervise accounting, purchasing personnel, and the Milwaukee warehouse manager.

Monitor all sales orders processed, delivery charges, and credit applications received.

Responsible for all year end adjusting entries prior to the completion of the year end financial statements.

Provide President, Bank, and accounting firm with all required information for

Annual Reviewed Financial Statements.

Provide CEO, President with written financial analysis of monthly operating results.

Supervise the preparation of individual and corporate income tax returns.

Responsible for paying the required installments on estimated taxes during the

year and reviewing income during the year to amend these installments if required.

Responsible for information technology system including software compliance, software updates, hardware and security.

Enter and post necessary adjustments to Accounts Payable, Payroll, and general Ledger.

Run sales and inventory analysis reports using data warehouse system.

Prepare financials of owners other businesses.

DOT compliance of CDL drivers and equipment

Develop the expertise necessary to be the expert “go to person” in the functionality of our ERP.

Experience

• Education: Accounting Degree
• Experience: Experience in Distribution environment helpful. Experience with ERP systems required.
• Special Skills: CPA preferred. Experience with Excel, etc. Data warehouse report writing skills

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person