Otter Products is looking for a Controller to join our Finance and Accounting team. This role will be based in our Fort Collins, CO office with the option to work a hybrid schedule.

The Controller will lead and manage the accounting function, including external reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and the global accounting shared services function. The Controller also provides a direct link between the company executives and the department directors regarding monthly financial reviews and status reports, including areas of opportunity and weakness.

• Manage all financial accounting and controls, including all SEC filings and statutory requirements
• Create and monitor compliance with accounting policies and adherence to FASB pronouncements
• Provide leadership and oversight to the design, implementation and refinement of financial systems
• Maintain a system of oversight of controls to safeguard Company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and disclosure and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Responsible for oversight of outsourced accounting shared services operations
• Assist in potential M&A activity, including analysis, due diligence and integration
• Lead the continuous development and growth of the capabilities and performance of the global accounting function
• Be involved in all aspects of the financial reporting functions, including: supervising monthly close, preparing journal entries, preparing account reconciliations and analysis and maintaining supporting documentation
• Assist with the preparation of budgets, evaluating company performance verses budget and identify and implement cost saving opportunities
• Provide strong leadership and coaching to the team and promote a healthy culture and work environment
• Maintain security of financial information by following internal controls
• Support and maintain a positive safety culture by being an active leader in all safety program initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree required, CPA preferred
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience as a financial executive, preferably including a combination of Big 4 and global public company experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a people management role.
• Must be well rounded in several areas of accounting with extensive, practical knowledge of current US GAAP, SEC reporting and in particular filing standards, compliance standards and methodologies, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc
• Must have proven track record of successfully working with Executive Leadership Teams contributing to the success of the business