Controller

Job Description

Controller

Role: Primary responsibilities are to provide financial planning/forecasting, debt financing, budget management functions which include metric reporting, cost structure analysis and special projects. This role will also require hands-on operational activities day to day to ensure company accounting procedures conform to GAAP.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, analysis and management of the monthly close process.
• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations of A/R, A/P, Payroll, and revenue reporting to ensure continuing quality of services. Motivate and develop the accounting team. Research and resolve accounting issues.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and complete monthly and annual client reporting.
• Maintain relationships with Bank, Health Insurance, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Tax Advisors.
• Develop and document key accounting policies and ensure compliance with the key controls over financial reporting. Work with operations to ensure compliance with other operational controls.
• Assist senior leadership in developing the annual operating and financial budgets, perform regular P&L analysis, update projections monthly, and provide other ad hoc analysis.
• Work closely with the support teams to ensure compliance with Company standards.
• Oversee the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements on behalf of the Company.
• Review Balance Sheet reconciliations in a timely manner; identify needed actions to ensure accuracy.
• Utilize analytical tools and information systems to identify negative expense trends and recommend corrective action.
• Establish effective working relationships with internal project managers and external clients/consultants.
• Safeguard the Companies assets by maintaining and improving the companys internal control environment.
• Pro-active management of working capital/cash flow requirements, including reporting
• Produce the flash report document monthly to provide visibility into the current months results.
• Maintain corporate personnel files.
• Supervise administrative and accounting personnel.
• Assess, revise and implement efficient processes to maximize departmental efficiency.
• Establish a strong internal communication process for the Accounting department to ensure a two-way information flow with Operations and other support teams.
• Act as business partner to operational units through the provision of financial support, information requests and participation in team meetings.
• Assist President in making decisions in broad-based matters.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related degree, CPA or CMA certification are a plus.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in managing accounting operations/staff, the monthly close process, budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, contract management, internal controls, audit, or related experience.
• 5+ years experience in cost accounting or project accounting
• Will consider an Account Manager that is ready to take the next step.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical and organizational skills essential.
• Comfortable with technology and has direct experience in system enhancement and training.
• Previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced, highly client-focused environment.
  
  

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Company is growing so you will have a seat at the table to help guide strategic direction from the accounting/financial perspective.

This is the ideal position for an Accounting Manager that is ready to take the next step in their career.