Controller – Corporate Accounting

Reports: Vice Presidents

Position Summary:

The Corporate Controller is responsible for managing the accounting operations of its dynamic organization. While managing an accounting team of eight individuals, the Controller will be responsible for all aspects of financial analysis, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting. Some human resource functions will also be managed by the Controller, including policy and procedure compliance and ongoing maintenance of human resource practices. The key objective of this position is to develop a team, ensure policies and procedures are established so key accounting functions are accurate, improve financial reporting and continually seek ways to enhance the overall operations of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Cost
  • Accounting and Payroll.
  • Accurate and timely production of all financial information.
  • Develop and maintain a system of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Manage outsourced function relationships in regards to employee benefits.
  • Work closely with banking institutions and counsel for reporting and asset management.
  • Issue timely and complete monthly financial statements.
  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
  • Coordinate and manage the preparation of reports for external auditors.
  • Support the month-end and year-end close process.
  • Review the monthly accounting close process including an analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure
  • accurate accounting records are maintained.
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
  • Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
  • Coordinate the preparation of annual tax return with an outside CPA firm.
  • Manage projects related to the overall accounting functions of the company.
  • Manage all IT functions of the accounting departments
  • Review of expenses incurred on behalf of multiple entities such as software, management and operation fees, accounting
  • services, etc.
  • Perform analytical reviews of financial performance to identify areas of potential concern and improvement.
  • Recommend and implement cost saving measures.
  • Implement inner office policies and procedures to enhance efficiencies and productivity through the better use of technology.
  • Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations.
  • Perform internal audits for compliance on policies and procedures.
  • All other duties as assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills and Requirements:

  • Must be attentive to details
  • Strong organization skills
  • Must have experience with posting and reconciling to the general ledger
  • Be timely in all communications and requests by ownership.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Suite of products.
  • Must have the ability to handle pressure in meeting deadlines and prioritize tasks.
  • Must have the ability to work independently and use independent judgment with minimal supervision.
  • Must produce high-quality work that has been proofed and is error free.
  • Be able to work well in a team environment