Business Unit Controller jobs in Youngstown, OH

Overview

Successful candidates will provide direct support to the CFO in managing the financial reporting, billing, budgeting and analysis functions. 

Responsibilities

Summary of essential job functions 

·  Manage and direct the Field Billing, Carrier Accounting, Accounting, Treasury, Collections, and Payroll functions. Supervise and oversee the performance to ensure adherence to established performance standards. 

·  Lead month-end close process to ensure timely completion of financial statements, including review of journal entries, accounting reconciliations, and P&L analyses for accuracy. 

·  Maintain appropriate accounting systems to ensure the complete, accurate, and timely reporting of financial information in accordance with GAAP and other regulatory agencies. 

·  Implement controls, as needed, to make sure amounts paid to carriers are in accordance with current contracts. 

·  Develop, implement, and maintain budgeting for all business units including monitoring performance to plan. 

·  Advise, counsel, and interpret accounting implication of operating activities. 

·  Carry out special projects as assigned by the Executive Management team relating to the operations of the business. 

·  Provide financial analysis of operations to identify areas for cost reduction, improved cash flow, and revenue enhancement. 

·  Implement policy and procedures and other internal controls to provide for the control and safeguarding of assets. 

·  Coordinate annual audit and tax return preparations with outside accounting firms. 

·  Work closely with other departments to ensure a smooth, efficient financial operation. 

·  Work closely with subsidiary accounting teams to compile consolidated financials and ensure consistent accounting practice across businesses.  

·  Hire, orient, supervise, train (and/or ensure training is provided) and evaluate the finance/accounting department and staff. 

·  Maintain professional working relationship with outside third parties: banks, investment advisors, CPA firms, suppliers, customers, etc. 

·  Other duties as required by business needs or as assigned. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements 

·  Interpersonal and leadership skills, business acumen and presentation 

Minimum Qualifications 

·        Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, MBA preferred 

·        5 years relevant experience 

·        CPA