Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Summary:\n

To manage the financial functions of the organization, including financial reporting as well as credit and collections, accounts payable and accounting administrative personnel and activities. The Controller reports to and partners with the BEI President playing a critical role in developing and implementing long-term strategy for the Company. The Controller also advises the management team, evaluating and assisting with financial plans and budgets, accounting information systems, financing, banking, investments, risk management, taxes, audits, financial strategic initiatives and financial policies and procedures.  

Act as a true business partner to the President/Owner and senior management to:

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• Lead and oversee the annual and long-term budgetary planning, process and implementation as well as continuously monitor progress and cost management.
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• Continuous refinement of financial reporting to assist the management team to analyze financial results through clear presentation of branch and company financial performance and its effect on business plans and strategies.
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• Work with managers to establish, monitor and change financial objectives for continued success. 
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• Assess organizational performance against the budget and long-term strategy. 
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• Develop tools and systems which provide critical financial and operational information and ultimately provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
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• Engage team members around issues, trends and changes in the operating model of the business.
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Mentor, develop, and lead the accounting group, managing work allocation, training, periodic meetings, problem resolution, performance evaluation and building an effective, productive and efficient team.

Maintain accurate financial records and financial controls to include the following:

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• Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Regulatory / Compliance requirements.
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• Manage cash flow and forecasting, developing a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting as well as financing and investments to maximize Return on Investment (ROI).
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• Proper reconciliation of accounts including monthly floorplan.
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• Ensure monthly accruals are adequate to handle yearly payments or yearly evaluation of various reserve needs (e.g., real estate / property taxes, parts obsolescence, A/R reserves, etc.),
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• Manage fixed asset maintenance through electronic depreciation schedules,
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• Ultimately responsible for accurate preparation and timely distribution of BEI financial reports / information for inside and outside users.
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• Thoroughly learn BEI’s operating system (i.e., Intellidealer) so that it can be utilized to its fullest accounting capacity by extracting and formulating financial information for analysis, management reporting and to improve processes and efficiencies.
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• Participate in the formulation of policies and strategies that will enhance BEI’s profitability and efficiency and help determine the financial impact / benefits of operational decisions.
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• Direct the analysis and review of property and casualty insurance renewals, potential acquisitions and contracts such as new branch locations, new dealer sales agreements, leases, etc.
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• Oversee, maintain and analyze the property and casualty insurance relationship and associated processes for cost savings and best results for the organization.
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• Maintain internal accounting control safeguards and assist in the coordination of all 3rd party audit activities.
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• Develop and maintain a strong, professional working relationships with banks, outside financial consultants, independent external auditors and legal counsel.
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• Optimize banking relationships and company standing and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions.
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• Handle and negotiate with lenders to obtain or increase credit line(s) as needed.
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• Serve as BEI’s principal contact in providing cooperation and assistance in the completion  of financial audits, including:
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• Ensuring certification of BEI’s financial statements for auditors,
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• Providing information needed for their fieldwork,
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• Developing plans to correct deficiencies found in audit,
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• Ensuring corrections are made and maintained.
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• Lead and conduct internal audits to ensure policy compliance including expense reports, payable checks / ACH, appropriate flow of cash to the bank, etc.
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• Other duties as required. 
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BS in Finance or Accounting; MBA and CPA or CMA a plus

Looking for a seasoned and mature leader with 6+ years of broad finance experience gathering and evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership as well as managing accounting personnel and functions in a diverse business. 

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• Deep understanding and experience with GAAP and Variance Analysis.
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• Extensive knowledge of spreadsheet and database software and highly developed computer skills. 
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• Mature, proactive and hands-on leader with a desire to work in a dynamic environment.
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• Effective communicator at all levels of the organization, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information. 
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• A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service focus on internal and external customer satisfaction.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, interpreting the strategic vision and transforming it into an operational model.
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• Experience with collections and payables management as well as company financial strategic planning.
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• Quick- and forward-thinking individual with a strong results-oriented track record.
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• Assertive self-starter with efficient time management skills.
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• Strong ability and willingness to “dive” into, research and solve outstanding issues as it pertains to accounting as well as all company profit centers as needed.
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• Industry knowledge helpful.
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• Willing and able to effectively and efficiently work during long hours of sitting, repetitive hand movements for typing, and close-up vision for reading screens and financial documents.
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• Impeccable reputation demonstrating integrity as an ethical and accurate financial professional.
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• Consistently represent company values and present integrity the image of customer service first to employees, customers, vendors and visitors.
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• Professional and knowledgeable representative of BEI with strong customer service orientation.
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• Exemplary attendance record with the priority to set work and personal schedules so as not to conflict with deadlines.
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