AVP, Controller

The Associate Vice President, Controller is responsible for directing, coordinating, maintaining, and controlling an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the company. This position monitors department policies and procedures and recommends improvements, consults with the Senior Management team, participates in establishing and implementing major goals and objectives, and serves as a resource in all aspects of accounting. The role ensures accurate internal and external recording and reporting of financial transactions. The AVP, Controller manages general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and fixed asset management. This position ensures that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and company procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES Strategic Financial Management - 50% Assists Senior Management in developing short- and long-term goals and objectives for the Accounting Department. Ensures that accounting plans, goals, and policies are consistent with established Company-wide goals. Ensures that policies are in accordance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends. Supervises the development and implementation of financial information and control systems, including general ledger, budgeting, cost allocation, and other subsystems. Ensures effective internal financial controls for the Department and the Company; continually evaluates established policies and procedures and updates or modifies them as necessary. Serves as a liaison between the Company and external auditors and regulatory authorities Oversees the preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and other periodic financial statements and reports; ensures that external document submissions and filings are accurate and timely. Coordinates tax reporting requirements and works with external accountants to file federal, state, and payroll tax returns. Oversees the preparation and filing of payroll taxes, and tracks and reports fringe benefit tax data (relocation expense reimbursements, use of Company vehicles, etc.). Monitors the Accounting Department budget and business plan. Coordinates the annual audit; ensures that accounting records and reports follow GAAP and government regulations. Oversees the preparation and control of operational budgets. Conducts cost analysis, ratio and trend analysis, and other comparative examinations as needed. Assists with financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and KPIs when necessary. Advises department managers regarding accounting entries, reports, and comparative analyses. Ensures the timely completion of reports, records, and other documentation. Ensures that all employees are well informed of accounting policies, procedures, and regulations Completes financial analyses of Company cash flow, investment strategies, banking relationships, debt management, etc. Develops and implements improvements as appropriate. Performs credit worthiness evaluations on clients and potential clients Team Management - 20% Directs team processes and procedures; ensures work is completed in accordance with Company standards Reviews and monitors the delegation for workload within the teams to ensure maximum efficiency Maintains the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team Interviews and selects candidates for hire Conducts 90-day and annual performance evaluations; coaches associate to maximum performance Creates and delivers associate corrective actions and performance improvement plans as needed Keeps senior management informed of accomplishments and/or opportunities for improvement SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE) May work on special projects or other duties as assigned Attends and participates in meetings and committees as appropriate SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY Manages a team of direct reports Communicates with external clients, customers, and vendors QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field; CPA required 10+ years of high-level accounting experience, 5+ years of supervisory experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to adhere to and exhibit the Company Values at all times Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams Working knowledge of Salesforce or relative CRM systems Working knowledge of document management systems Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills - both oral and written Ability to build strong business relationships at all levels Strong interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively Solid critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills Ability to consistently meet goals, commitments, and deadlines Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Builds Networks Drives Engagement Communicates Effectively Drives Vision and Purpose Delegates Effectively Strategic Mindset Develops Self & Others Technical Skills PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements. May be able to sit or stand. Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally Ability to interpret various instructions Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization #J-18808-Ljbffr