Financial Controller

Job Description

Job Description – Financial Controller

Our Team

Founded in 1996 with one goal in mind: to make it possible for our customers to experience once-in-a-lifetime trips. We are down-to-earth travel experts whose mission is to make world travel accessible for more people. Offering more than 40 carefully curated and smartly priced tours to exotic global destinations, smarTours is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer travel experiences that focus on each destination’s history, people, culture, attractions, and sights. smarTours enjoys a loyal community of repeat travelers who have discovered the smarter way to see the world.

Summary

The Controller has primary responsibility as the Director of Finance. Finance includes cash forecasting, three statement financial reporting and analysis, budget, general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, cash management, and tax filing and reporting. The Controller will report directly to the President and oversee the Finance team.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare 13-week Cash Forecasts and Variance Reports.

• Manage cash bank accounts and receipts and disbursements.

• Supervise and control the company’s accounting processes and operations.

• Implement real-time accounting practices to reduce manual processes.

• Review, analyze, and produce GAAP accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow for lender group reporting.)

• Confirm the accuracy of transactions and their adherence to relevant accounting standards such as GAAP.

• Prepare and approve payroll, oversee cash receipts, accounts payable, receivables, and debt servicing.

• Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring an efficient and timely audit process.

• Analyze costs and financial performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Prepare an annual GAAP budget by month with Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.

• Support the CEO in long-term financial planning, scenario planning, and investment analysis to support smarTours' growth and strategic objectives.

• Manage and mentor finance staff.

Qualifications And Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant working experience as a Controller for a company with at least $50 million of annual revenue.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, reporting skills, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility.

• Leadership, supervisory, and project management skills.

• Focus and prioritization to meet important deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to simplify financial information so it can inform effective strategic decision making.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks online.

• Must adhere to high ethical standards and maintain the confidentiality of financial information.

• Experience in the Tour, Travel, or Hospitality industry is a plus.

• Must reside in the Nashville,TN area.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Health Insurance

• Vacation, holiday and sick time PTO

Job Type

• Full-Time

• Hybrid - Combination of onsite and remote

Salary

• $100,000 per year