Controller

The Controller is responsible for the Finance and Accounting Department operations.

Responsibilities

The Controller reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

• Overseeing all accounting functions, including general ledger, monthly/quarterly and annual close processes, financial reporting, sales tax compliance and reporting, and working closely with our outside accounting firm.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Accounts Receivable, Payable, Cash Management.
  • Responsible for reviewing Accounts Receivable to ensure that controls are in place to ensure payments are received in accordance with contractual payments schedules.
  • Manages Accounts Payable processing to ensure correct payments are made in a timely.
  • Develop plans for collecting delinquent amounts, completes collection process.
• Assists with job costing as needed.
• Develops and oversees all budget development and month end financial analysis.
• Provides analysis for strategic planning and operating decisions. Develops reports as necessary.
• Prepares and presents financial updates and reporting at Board Meetings.
• Responsible for all monthly, quarterly and year-end closings including the year-end audit and the preparation of internal Operating Statements.
  • Meets close requirements of closing within 3-5 days after the end of each period.
  • Leads the monthly and annual general ledger close procedures.
  • Develops and documents a close calendar and close procedures.
• In conjunction with COO, works with company’s tax preparers to ensure timely and accurate completion of all tax filings.
• Review established accounting practices, controls and procedures to ensure that they are appropriately designed to ensure the safeguarding of the Company’s assets.
• Oversee Banking and Payment Processing relationships.
• Complete daily bank reconciliation and monthly payment processing analyses are completed, and review entries for interest, fees, and discounts.
• Assist in identifying risks to the organization and develop and maintain policies/procedures to mitigate them.
• Responsible for reviewing inventory control and reporting procedures to ensure that inventory records are correct and that appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
• Oversees the management and direction of the performance, recruitment, retention, and development of the finance/accounting staff and creates an engaging environment for the team.
• Keeps abreast of current accounting trends and practices.
• Completes other special projects from the COO and/or Owners as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications and accounting systems is required; experience with QuickBooks.
• ERP experience required.
• Practical problem-solving skills, with an ability to think outside the box.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task, effectively manage time, and prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have excellent Time management skills.
• Must have strong accountability and be a self-starter.
• Strong proven experience in culture building.
• Hands-on leadership skills.
• Keen observation skills.