What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Controller position at Continuum Solutions?
Corporate Controller
Reports to: CFO
Location: The Woodlands, TX
Type: Full time, direct hire, and fully in office
JOB SUMMARY
For our client, the Corporate Controller will be responsible for leadership, coordination, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, FERC, and other reporting requirements. The Corporate Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will have multiple responsibilities pertaining to journal entries, internal financial reporting, accounts receivable and payable. Additionally, the Controller will be responsible for other ad hoc items such as project controls related to identified capital expenditure projects and operating expenses.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborate and manage the accounting professional staff responsible for full-cycle accounting.
- Design, implement, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, practices and procedures for both compliance and efficiency including system implementations and improvements.
- Responsible for accounting operations including the adequacy of internal controls.
- Perform monthly financial reporting and analysis (i.e., balance sheet, income statement, cash flows).
- Record transactions related to gas purchases, sales, and transportation fees.
- Oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations.
- Assist with ongoing development and implementation of accounting procedures and controls.
- Track, analyze, and report on capital projects and operating expenses.
- Assist in the preparation of yearly budgets.
- Oversee monthly intercompany reconciliations.
- Assist in treasury functions such as cash applications, payments, and reporting.
- Reconcile project costs, comparing budgeted amounts, committed costs, and variances.
- Oversee the reconciliation of invoices back to each related Purchase Order and project.
- Supervise the coding of invoices related to both capital projects and operational expenses, for booking into the accounting system.
- Evaluate purchases for possible capitalization to a Fixed Asset.
- Maintain Fixed Asset schedule.
- Implement and maintain inventory systems and processes.
- Develop and follow all established procedures and controls.
- Work with Auditors to ensure a clean and timely year-end Audit.
- Adhere to all professional practices and standards, and all related corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure appropriate upkeep and maintenance of the NetSuite ERP, billing, and all other related systems.
- General support and management of all accountants.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Equivalent Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another related discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, and tax.
- At least 3 years of experience in a financial management or leadership position.
- Track record in building trust and establishing a good rapport with operational and administrative team members as well as key external contacts including auditors and tax experts.
- Experience with a major ERP system.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Highly organized and attentive to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks & projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.
- Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work with customers.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work with personnel at all levels, both within and outside the company.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer related experience in fast paced environment.
- Experience with FERC accounting and regulated entities.
- Experience with the implementation of accounting and billing systems.
- Demonstrated success with a rapidly growing company.
