Controller

Essential Functions

• "Hands on" responsibility for all finance and accounting functions; specific areas of responsibility include: month-end and year-end close; general ledger reconciliation; cash management; oversite of accounts payable and accounts receivable, and fixed assets management
• Process accounting transactions as required, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, general journal entries, check disbursements, online banking, monthly/interim bank and credit card reconciliations, cash application, monitor bank deposits and postings, etc.
• Manage relationship with banking institutions for company matters and lending
• Invoice all clients and ensure consistency in communications; handle AR collections
• Manage Accounting Department Staff and Vendor Relations Specialist
• Handle the reporting for the annual insurance renewal and audit
• Prepare monthly financial statements and general ledger account reconciliations, activity analyses and reports as requested, including production based reports
• Work with President to prepare Annual Operating Budget
• Prepare variance analysis reports, evaluation of trends, budgeting and forecasting
• Develop, implementation, and maintain of internal accounting systems and controls
• Serve as point of contact to clients, vendors and business partners.
• Support in creating, updating, and maintaining policies and procedures and proactively streamline processes when possible
• Work with third party CPA to complete all States and Federal Income Tax Returns
• Apply and manage Grants available to industry and oversight of compliance
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the company, management, other associates and customers. Fosters a collaborative / cooperative work environment by assisting and supporting others in the achievement of company goals
• Assist VP, HR with bi-weekly payroll, 401(k) employee contributions and worker’s compensation report, and process time sheets/expense reports and calculate monthly commissions; when needed, prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual filings and reports to federal, states, and local governments as needed including W2/W3s, 1096/1099, NC-3, 940/941
• Manage company licenses and business lines of insurance renewals and audits
• Responsible for continuous improvement in accounting matters as it relates to both time and money.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Financial Management
• Excellent Communication Proficiency
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Business Acumen
• Ethical Practice
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or five (5) years of experience in the accounting field
• Highly Proficient in Word, Excel, QuickBooks
• The ability to research and analyze various types of data/information, including the ability to provide succinct evaluation and reporting.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize work to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Understands and practices confidentiality/privacy of personnel information
• Excellent technical accounting skills with an in-depth knowledge of and experience in all phases of accounting operations.
• Wide knowledge base of different software systems with strong computer usage experience, including MS Word and Excel, networks and email systems.
• Must have a strong attention to detail, be well organized, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability and desire to problem solve and to lead innovation of processes, procedures and tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with a multi-department, multi-location team
• Understanding of Contract Billing; AIA billing is a requirement
• Job costing experience working in Construction or related field

Preferred Education and Experience

• GAAP, six (6) years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlotte, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 6 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location