What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at LILIPUT, INC.?
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH OUR TEAM! Liliput’ INC located in Los Angeles, CA has an opening for a full-time Controller.
JOB SUMMARY: The Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting and finance functions for Liliput’. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, advanced Excel proficiency, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective leadership qualities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership Team Member:
- Collaborate with functional leaders to help set the company's direction.
- Participate in quarterly planning and regular leadership meetings.
- Focus on the company's big picture, beyond just the individual role.
Accounting and Financial Reporting:
- Maintain our accounting records.
- Oversee our monthly financial close, including monthly accruals and account reconciliations and monthly corporate reporting package.
- Collaborate with the President and Leadership team to prepare periodic financial Forecast updates.
- Update and enhance monthly reporting packages for leadership, including analysis.
- Liaise with auditors and perform other compliance functions.
Budgeting:
- Collaborate with the President to prepare annual budgets.
- Analyze and report on budget versus actual variances.
Operational Reporting and Support:
- Manage our system of KPIs and dashboards.
- Work with functional and operational team leaders to identify improvement areas within their functions.
Accounts Payable Management:
- Oversee the Accounts Payable Specialist role and the Accounts Payable function.
- Manage and refine our corporate credit card program and related reporting.
- Supervise vendor management and insurance audits.
- Support the management of vendor cost data in Aspire.
Other Accounting and Finance Functions:
- Cash management and collections.
- Engage in ad hoc projects as assigned by the President or senior management.
- Assist accounting and finance team members.
- Undertake other duties as needed.
WHO YOU ARE:
- A problem solver and self-starter who loves tackling new challenges and finding solutions.
- Detail-oriented, believing that accuracy is key in your work.
- Collaborative, thriving on working with diverse teams across various departments and personalities.
- Service-minded, dedicated to assisting clients, employees, and vendor team members effectively.
- Composed under pressure, maintaining professionalism in challenging situations.
- A strong communicator, adept at clearly articulating ideas and efficiently relaying information both in writing and verbally.
- Efficient, constantly seeking faster and more effective ways to work.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience as a public accounting manager or in a similar Controller role.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- A minimum of 5 - 7 years of relevant professional experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Proficiency in using and navigating ERP systems.
- Experience working with Netsuite/Aspire.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.