Controller

Controller

Summary of Position

The focus of this position will plan and direct the accounting operations of the company. This role will also oversee the operations of the accounting department and manage all training needs. The Controller reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits; providing information to external auditors.
• Maximizes return, and limits risk, on cash by minimizing bank balances; making investments.
• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Ensures operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Competency

To perform the outlined duties and responsibilities successfully, the person in this position should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Understands basic accounting  
• Speaks clearly and effectively in positive or negative situations.
• Demonstrates respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively balance task-oriented and process-oriented duties.
• Continues to build on knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates persistence in meeting difficult challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple sets of books at one time
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a manager and team member with growing organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant preferred
• Seven years or more of related experience
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently solve problems and streamline processes
• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in accounting software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• A strong sense of personal accountability for your work

Salary : $80,000 - $130,000