Controller

Controller - CPA

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Melanie Courtney

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client has been designing, building, and deploying one-of-a-kind fiber networks to ignite digital revolution for over 20 years.

Why join us?

Growing company

Great culture

Top benefits

Job Details

Responsible for directing an organization's accounting functions. These functions include establishing and maintaining the organization's accounting principles, practices, procedures, and initiatives. Prepares financial reports and presents findings and recommendations to top management. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Possesses excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The Controller will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day activities of the accounting group. This position will also assist in the annual development of the strategic plan for the Finance department.

Essential Job Functions

Financial reporting

Oversee and manage month-end closing process including journal entries and account reconciliation review to ensure timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of the financial data

Understand and implement new accounting standards and ensure that existing standards are properly implemented.

Prepare accurate and timely financial analysis and reports for senior management operational reporting, bank reporting and other external stakeholders including the shareholders and board of managers

Prepare appropriate dashboards on the company's financial performance and health to facilitate decision making

Accounting operations

Oversee and supervise all finance and accounting functions

Oversee and manage Billings, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Payroll and General Ledger functions

Cash Flow management

Monitor cashflow and liquidity and manage working capital requirements of the business

Assist with budgeting and forecasting

Financial strategy

Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on strategic planning, forecasting and budgeting

Evaluate financial performance and proactively recommend improvements to achieve organizational goals including reducing costs and improving profitability

Compliance and risk management

Understand and assist with the timely delivery of debt reporting requirements and reporting requirements for Private Equity sponsors

Coordination of regulatory and tax reporting as well as managing tax returns

Coordinate external audit as well as any other audits by third parties to deliver audited financials

Identify and mitigate financial risks through developing and implementing effective and efficient controls

Maintain accurate and organized financial records and ensure data integrity across all accounting functions

Leadership and Team management

Provide leadership, oversight and direction to the accounting and finance team

Promote and foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and accountability

Mentor, train, and develop staff to enhance skills and capability

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a CPA license

5-10 years of experience as a financial controller

Telecom Experience

Tax knowledge

"Hands On" accounting experience in billing, revenue recognition, fixed assets, Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables Broad Accounting managerial experience

Public Accounting Experience

Experience leading external and/or internal audits

Proficiency utilizing financial/accounting systems and reporting packages

Experience working with Private Equity owners

Other Skills/Abilities

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Tactical and prepared to get hands on and involved

Strategically minded and focused on extracting and correlating financial figures to help the business make relevant decisions, which are closely aligned with its strategic outcomes

Superior written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization

Good organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong understanding of Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Statement of Cash Flow

Proficiency utilizing financial/accounting systems (NetSuite MA1 experience would be preferred but not required) and reporting packages

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Permanent