Controller

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our client's team on a contract basis in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role requires a skilled and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in full-cycle accounting, financial planning, and audit preparation. If you have a talent for organizing financial operations and streamlining processes and enjoy supporting a fantastic mission, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.

• Prepare and organize month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Conduct account reconciliations and implement process improvements to maintain accurate records.

• Develop and document accounting procedures and workflows for efficiency and compliance.

• Support audit preparation by gathering required documentation and ensuring readiness for fiscal year-end reviews.

• Manage budgeting and financial planning activities, tracking multiple revenue streams and expense models.

• Monitor and track project costs, including construction in progress and inventory management for distribution operations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to address financial discrepancies and improve data tracking systems.

• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities for business growth and optimization.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations across all financial activities.

• Extensive experience in a controllership role with a focus on full-cycle accounting.

• Proficiency in managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes.

• Strong knowledge of audit preparation, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Familiarity with inventory management and project cost tracking in distribution or construction environments.

• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting and financial planning for complex revenue models.

• Proficient in using accounting software systems, CRM tools, and reporting platforms, as well as experience with Microsoft 365

• Ability to document business processes and implement workflow improvements.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.