Controller

Company Profile:

Management inSites (MI) is an international management consulting company, specializing in assisting foreign companies start their U.S. subsidiaries through our International Business Incubator (IBI). Clients use a variety of back-office operational support, bookkeeping, marketing, and management services to successfully enter the U.S. market. Our clients produce a range of commercial and consumer goods and operate in multiple industries.

Reporting Relationships:

The Controller reports to Management inSites’s CEO. The Controller will also coordinate client and team duties with the Director of Accounting and Client Account Managers.

Controller Position Summary:

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting activities of assigned clients. S/he is responsible for preparing and providing timely and accurate financial analysis of operations and client specific reports to the clients’ managers on a weekly, monthly, or ad hoc basis (the needs per client are different). In addition, s/he is responsible for understanding the workflow and software needs of each client assigned to their team, and providing solutions for clients’ accounting and operational needs. S/he will be heavily involved with the setup of new clients from an accounting perspective. In addition, s/he will manage the accounting personnel as assigned to ensure that the department’s goals are met. This includes monitoring overall efficiency, assigning duties, and ensuring that the tasks are completed on-time and accurately.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Prepare client reports outlining income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations

· Monitor and ensure all client required monthly activities are completed accurately

· Be able to provide detailed general ledger review of clients’ accounts to ensure accurate reporting

· Prepare client budgets and financial forecasts

· Provide clients with accounting and financial recommendations (in coordination with the Account Managers) to ensure the continued operations and growth of our client’s US activities

· Maintain accurate records and documents; process documentation on a timely basis and with close attention to details

· Develop and implement client accounting policies and procedures

· Keep records for clients as per MI and client policies

· Assist with state registrations as needed

· Report sales tax for clients

· Lead the preparation of annual reporting and supporting tax documentation for clients’ CPA firms

· Maintain and administer client 401K Plans in coordination with 401k providers

· Supervise client payroll processing and required reporting

· Audit client payroll services’ quarterly reports

· Review and maintain all client employee records

· Complete client HR entry and exit documentation as needed

· Complete additional client accounting, finance, and operational duties as needed, to include processing orders or invoicing to ensure clients’ orders are completed as per procedures

· Supervise the daily work of assigned MI employees:

• Provide clear instructions and explanations to employees when giving assignments
• Monitor employees’ performances in order to achieve assigned objectives

· Develop employees through direct performance feedback and job coaching

· Conduct performance appraisals with each employee on a regular basis jointly with MI’s CEO

· Liaison frequently with the Client Account Manager and Client directly

Technical and Soft Skills:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

· Minimum five years of experience with accounting departments in manufacturing and/or distribution firms.

· Must be very knowledgeable of ERP / MRP software platforms – Sage or SAP preferred. Other accounting software platforms are a plus, including QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online.

· Experience in managing receivables and payables and an in-depth understanding of financial analysis.

· Ability to multitask across several clients with varying needs and levels of complexity.

· Proven leadership skills in a team environment.

· Strong organizational skills.

· Superb problem-solving abilities.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with all members of the team from owner to field staff, with clients, and with partners and vendors.

· Ability to manage economic and human resources.

· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SOS Inventory; Google Workspace; Microsoft 365; Adobe DC; Slack; and other office software as necessary.

Additional Information:

· Salary: $80,000 depending on experience

· Proof of eligibility to work in the United States will be required.

· This is a full-time position working out of our Charlotte, NC office.

· Benefits include: 401(k) and 401(k) matching; health, dental, and vision Insurance; optional LTD insurance; and paid time off (PTO).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Social distancing; hand sanitizer readily available; masks requirements as per local quidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location