Controller

based in Portland, Maine

SBC is seeking an experienced bookkeeper or controller. The ideal candidate will have proven industry experience in accounting within a manufacturing company or other company making physical products. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, the successful candidate will make it their mission to streamline our bookkeeping, budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. The Controller will be a key member of the management team as Standard Biocarbon, Inc. (SBC) (www.standardbiocarbon.com) begins manufacturing biochar from Maine forest product residues. The Controller will conduct the day-to-day bookkeeping and financial management of the company, from its administrative headquarters in Portland, Maine. The following is a summary of the Controller’s key responsibilities:  

Objectives of this Role

  • Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points

  • Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape

  • Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines

  • Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective action

  • Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development

  • Conduct all bookkeeping functions, including AP and AR

  • Help develop and support short and long-term operational strategies

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

  • Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements as well as the requirements of private contributions, loans, and government contracts

  • Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures

  • In conjunction with the CEO and the part-time CFO, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basis

  • Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation

  • Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow

  • Support grant writing team with document and financial organization and reporting

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field

  • Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)

  • 5+ years experience in a senior-level accounting or finance manager role including:

    • Experience in bookkeeping with a manufacturing company or other company developing and selling physical products.

  • Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis

  • Proven payroll experience

  • Exemplary history of financial project management

  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance regulations and reporting

  • Professional accounting certification ideal but not required


Send Resume and Cover letter to:

controller@standardbiocarbon.com

Standard Biocarbon Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin (ancestry), age, disability, political affiliation or military status.