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 reportingProduce 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 certification 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.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.