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Job Description: Financial Controller
Role Objective:
The Controller is a key member of the finance leadership team and reports to the Managing Partner, Owner. The Controller will have primary day-to-day responsibility for all finance and accounting operations including Sales Audit, A/P, and Payroll functions, production of financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The position is responsible for insuring the timely and accurate review and completion of the monthly and annual financial statements close process, timely completion and filing of all tax returns, and working with third parties to complete audits and tax returns. Additional responsibilities may include projects which require coordination with key business leaders, focusing on budgeting, asset management, project management, cost control, etc. The Controller will assist the CFO in developing, analyzing, and communicating financial information to internal executives and other external partners that will be utilized to drive the key initiatives and areas of opportunity to improve the financial performance of the business. This position requires the business and financial acumen to handle confidential information and/or situations while balancing multiple responsibilities and influencing key stakeholders.
As Controller, you'll lead our accounting team in general accounting & reporting, revenue accounting, payroll processing, accounts payable, tax reporting, cash management and treasury activities. Our Controller will work closely with the CFO to establish, implement, and maintain policies, procedures and internal controls and support varying business initiatives. You'll be responsible for driving timely and accurate reporting of the company financials.
This key leader will also be responsible for developing a high engagement, high performance culture in the finance function and focus on improving the effectiveness of the team and individuals through coaching, development, and career progression.
Job Functions:
- Lead and direct all aspects of accounting and finance operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, sales audit, payables, auditing, tax compliance (income and sales/use tax), and payroll.
- Prepare, review, and ensure the accurate reporting of monthly financial statements in a timely manner and analyze company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets.
- Develop and maintain all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Oversee and implement effective internal controls; ensure the Company maintains compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
- Assist senior management in financial planning and analysis and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational results and management. Work with FP&A team to understand revenue and cost drivers and define appropriate reports for tracking.
- Lead annual financial audit and other engagements requiring independent, third-party reviews and address and respond to issues as required.
- Ensure all tax filings are timely and accurate and leverage internal and external resources to address issues and audits.
- Evaluate current processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and develop and implement solutions, new practices and automation systems to drive efficiencies within the department.
- Manage an efficient, timely, accurate month-end close by incorporating improvements into an existing process.
- Perform cash flow reporting and analysis to ensure actual results align with forecasted and budgeted expectations.
- Prepare and analyze general ledger accounts, account reconciliations and audit schedules.
- Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects as dictated by business needs.
- Manage treasury and cash management including borrowing base and cash flow reporting.
- Evaluate the need for accounting reserves and review supporting analysis.
- Monitor and assess the performance of the accounting department's staff to create a high engagement, high performance culture including hiring, on-boarding, performance metrics and evaluations, development plans, coaching, recognition and disciplinary action activities.
- Ensure effective management of department resources and supervise, guide, train and assist staff with assignments, priorities, issues and workload.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will be an experienced accounting leader responsible for the day-to-day activities of the corporate accounting function.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience operating in finance leadership role.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- CPA certification preferred.
SCOPE/APPLICABILITY:
This job description is applicable to the Managing Partner, Owner at Bader Scott
Financial Controller
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Atlanta, GA