Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Bryan Research & Engineering, LLC

Degree Requirements

B.B.A. in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred

Description & Interest

Seeking an experienced Controller for a group of diverse family-owned businesses within the Bryan, Texas area. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off and holidays; employer 401(k) contributions; traditional and Roth 401(k) options; and bonus opportunities. This is a full-time, on-site position in Bryan, Texas.

Responsibilities

Financial and Accounting Department management

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Preparation of financial statements for interested parties
• Manage payroll tax obligations and compliance
• Evaluate options and upgrade accounting systems and software as needed
• Cash management including maintaining cash flow projections and managing cash flow between entities
• Maintain financial and accounting functions and records integrity
• Evaluate and improve accounting procedures and functions
• Develop procedures for monthly or quarterly account reconciliations as needed
• Oversee sales tax and property tax reporting and payment
• Assist staff with census and other government reporting
• Assist with federal, state, and local tax or other audits as needed
• Manage business insurance policies
• Maintain banking relationships
• Work with Tax Department and outside tax consultants as needed

Administrative Department management

• Oversee administrative personnel and responsibilities

Coordination and assistance with Human Resources Department

• Monitor regulatory or tax changes affecting the HR Department and coordinate for compliance
• Assist HR Department with 401k administration and annual audits
• Serve as back-up for HR functions as needed

Other

• Work closely with executives and legal/tax teams to plan and assist with business entity matters
• Communicate regularly with executives on financial, accounting, and other matters
• Supervise, train, and professionally develop direct report employees
• Encourage team culture with collaboration and cross-training of all functions, building team trust and cohesiveness
• Hold team members accountable for procedures and assigned tasks with measurable metrics

Desired Skills and Characteristics

• Effective communicator, both written and verbal
• Flexible and adaptable
• Positive attitude and helpful nature, even under stress
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to encourage and motivate team members
• Ability to accurately digest and assist with details, while maintaining a broad perspective of overarching financial and accounting goals
• Confident and proven good decision maker
• Strong ethical standards with high level of integrity
• Humble

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience
• 3+ years supervisory experience

About Our Company

At BRE, our mission is to be a world-class provider of superior process simulation software, providing outstanding training and excellent support to our valued clients. To achieve this, we need the brightest and most motivated staff, who truly have a passion for helping others.  As a member of the accounting staff, this position will work with a highly motivated and productive, close-knit team to support this goal by providing the most current and accurate accounting data to support decision-making at the highest levels. If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply today!