Controller

Description

The controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Requirements

 Principal Accountabilities:

Management

· Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies and procedures

· Manage outsourced functions

· Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives

· Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures

Transactions

· Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner

· Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable

· Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly

· Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed

· Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis

· Maintain the chart of accounts

· Maintain an orderly accounting filing system

· Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

Reporting

· Issue timely and complete financial statements

· Assist in the preparation of the corporate quarterly and annual SEC reports

· Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations

· Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics

· Assist the production of the annual budget and forecasts

· Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management

· Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations

Compliance

· Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit

· Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants

· Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Leadership

· Supervise, mentor, and develop the finance center team members

· Groom and develop potential successors from within and outside the organization

· Behave ethically

· Update the Leadership Team on the firm’s performance against financial objectives 

· Remain current in accounting and regulatory changes and communicate changes to management

· Participate in networking events

· Engage proactively with external constituents including accountants, bankers, and attorneys

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics

· Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.

· Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.

· A willingness to work a flexible schedule.