Controller

Job Description

Salary:

CONTROLLER JOB DESCRIPTION

Strategy, Planning and Management

Be a strategic business partner to senior executive leadership team.

Assess and evaluate financial performance of the organization regarding long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.

Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of the organization.

Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.

Communicate, engage, and interact with the Board of Directors, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team.

Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the Company’s plan for growth and expansion.

Select and engage consultants, auditors, and investors.

Recruit, interview and hire finance, accounting, and payroll staff as required.

Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.

Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by the senior leadership team.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting

Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.

Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.

Identify, develop, and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings.

Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.

Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting.

Participate in weekly meetings with the Executive Leadership Team.

Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations

Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.

Maintain the Deferred Billings Schedule and respective month-end accounting entries.

Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, compliance, and financial procedures.

Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for our investors and board of directors.

Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements.

Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.

Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.

Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.

Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors. Manage preparation and support of all external audits.

Financial Management

Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.

Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.

Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets.

Cash Management

Manage weekly cash management and AP Department, approve payables, sign checks, authorize wires and ACHs.

Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process.

Controller – Position Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

CPA Preferred

Background in Big 4 Public Accounting Preferred

Knowledge and understanding of GAAP.

Background coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade accounting system. Systems implementation experience strongly preferred.

“Hands On” Quickbooks Experience Preferred

Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.

Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills

Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.