What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Confidential?
We are looking for a Controller who will be responsible for the daily operations of our accounting team as well as partner closely with our Chief Financial Officer. The ideal candidate brings a positive and informed approach to every situation and seeks all opportunities to learn and grow from our teams. With access to full business growth and learning opportunities, you will have the ability and responsibility to help us shape the future of our vibrant organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintains the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger and accounting standards for organization
Monitors and enforces internal financial controls
· Ensures the appropriate processes and procedures are maintained to keep accurate record of the organizations cost accounting, general ledger, cash flow, and balance sheet
· Facilitates internal auditing process, arranges for and participates in external audits, and enforces internal controls
· Serves as the primary backup for the Chief Financial Officer
2. Provides financial reporting and analysis
· Prepares accurate and professional monthly financial statements
· Initiates the fiscal planning process by providing historical information, expenditure schedules, trends and variance analysis, initiates corrective actions
3. Facilitates the budgeting process
- Partners with management staff to prepare budgets
4. Maximizes return and limits risk on cash
· Minimizes cash balances through investments
· Manages liquidity of cash or cash equivalent assets
5. Ensures tax obligations for domestic, international, and affiliated companies are fulfilled
· Approves and files financial statements and reports, files tax returns, and ensures the appropriate taxes are paid
· Coordinates income tax obligations with outside CPA
6. Manages staff respectfully
· Maintains open and honest communication with direct reports
· Periodically communicates clear expectations, monitors job results compared to expectations, documents constructive coaching throughout the year and during the annual review process
· Enforces policies and procedures to ensure organizational consistency
· Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in employee selection, performance management, and employee relations
7. Develops human resources
· Trains and mentors employees to expand knowledge base and promote problem solving
· Delegates effectively to develop and identify new leaders within the company
8. Supports internal and external customer service
· Understands and documents internal and external customer needs and expectations
· Develops resources and critical service metrics to ensure these needs are being met
· Communicates to appropriate team(s) when an expectation will not be met
9. Leads the continuous improvement effort
· Documents processes and procedures, eliminates non-value added activities, and participates in cross functional CI teams
· Drives the completion of department continuous improvement goals and objectives
10. Maintains professional and technical knowledge
- Establishes personal networks, participates in professional societies, attends professional workshops and reviews publications
11. Contributes to team effort
- Willing to attempt new assignments or fill in for others as needed; accomplishes other duties as assigned
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge-
· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
· Tier 3 ERP System (M3) (Intermediate to Advanced)
· Sage Fixed Assets, other commonly used software
Skills:
· Analytical
· Project/Process Management
· Computer/Technical
· Organizational
· Interpersonal communication
· Problem Solving
· Management
· Leadership skills
Education and/or Experience:
· CPA Preferred
· Bachelors degree in Finance or related field required
· Masters degree in Business Administration preferred
· 7 years supervisory experience in an Accounting or Finance role
· Experience with analyzing and planning workflow
Excellent Benefit Package:
401K
401K Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Bonus Pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000