Controller

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Controller to join a leading Company located in the Chevy Chase, MD surrounding area.

Salary: $180,000 - $185,000

**US Citizenship is required.**

Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly balance sheet account analysis.  
• Perform budget vs. actual analysis for the Corporate division on a monthly basis.
• Prepare various cash, AP discount, and capitalization reports.  
• Review and approve accounts payable, such as verifying that payables comply with company policy.  
• Review and approve applications for new credit arrangements.  
• File necessary returns to obtain federal fuel credits on a quarterly basis.  
• Process necessary journal entries on a monthly basisand complete monthly used tax returns.
• Manage the annual US and International audits; the US and international tax returns; quarterly state tax payments; annual state reports, and preparation of necessary forms and documents. 
• Assist with the preparation of the Branch Financial Analysis.  
• Perform internal audits of the various branch operations and report results to the CFO.  
• Prepare vendor analysis reports and communicate findings to the CFO.  
• Communicate with the company's bank representatives regarding the initiation and monitoring of sweep accounts and the renewal of line of credit accounts.  
• Monitor cash balance on adaily basisand notify CFO when line of credit is low.
• Directly supervise payroll and accounts payable employees and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  
• Handle interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 
• Supervise/handle all international payroll/correspondence related to our UK, German, and Italian operations, etc.
• Improve processes and internal controls inall areas managed. 
• Recommend policies and procedures relating to financial and business practices to the company.
• Ensure that accounting and tax laws are followed to satisfy state and federal regulatory requirements.

Basic Hiring Criteria: 

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.  
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an accounting or finance role of increasing responsibilities.  
• Experience managing accounting tasks and staff.  
• Thorough knowledge of all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statements.  
• Experience with an accounting system such as JAMIS or Deltek CostPoint.  
• Must be analytical, detail-oriented, and organized.  
• Display ability to be an active problem solver and a good communicator.  
• Must be a US citizen.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.