Controller

Two Eighteen is a full-service design and build agency dedicated to helping our clients create powerful experiences that resonate with their core audience to make a lasting impact. Description Objectives: Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies Key Responsibilities Preparing and maintaining accurate financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements). Overseeing the preparation of regulatory reports and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Analyzing financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks. Establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis. Accounting and Record Keeping Ensuring the proper recording and filing of all financial transactions. Managing the accounting function within the business. Performing material usage tracking, accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities. Budgeting and Forecasting Developing and monitoring budgets. Forecasting future financial performance. Cash Flow Management Tracking cash inflows and outflows. Forecasting cash needs. Making short-term investment or borrowing recommendations. Internal Controls Evaluating and improving accounting and internal control systems. Auditing Overseeing audits and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. Financial Analysis and Planning Analyzing financial data to identify areas for improvement and growth. Developing plans for financial growth and investment. Communication and Collaboration Communicating financial information to management and other stakeholders. Collaborating with other departments to ensure financial goals are met. Other Responsibilities Handling billing, payroll, and taxes. Assisting management with financial decisions. Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting databases. Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows. Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting or related field 5+ years of experience as a senior level accounting manager, preferably in the custom fabrication, tradeshow and/or event industry Ability to problem-solve under pressure Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; Access, database, or other system knowledge Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members Well organized Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and needs Ability to adjust approaches to facilitate smooth teamwork and a positive work environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Two Eighteen