Controller

Job Description

The Controller will be responsible for planning and directing all accounting operational functions, managing HR functions and oversee payroll, working closely with the accounting manager to handle the accumulation of financial data for financial statements, evaluate accounting and internal control systems, and lead departmental staff. To succeed in this role, you will need to effectively manage self and others, lead while also being a team player, generate innovative ideas, and challenge the status quo.

About the Role

Duties & Responsibilities:

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• Handle and manage HR functions with CFO util the company grows to a level to hire an HR manager. Learn and oversee payroll.
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• Sales and use tax set up and management for multiple states and multiple entities.
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• Handle monthly and yearly close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations, G/L analysis for multiple entities.
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• Manage the monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts.
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• Work closely with CFO, Operations Manager and other departments to ensure the company-wide operation is efficient and effective.
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• Responsible for fixed assets and capital expenditure reporting.
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• Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting weekly and monthly cash forecast.
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• Maintains internal controls to safeguard and mitigate risk to company assets.
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• Recommends and implements improvement to efficiencies of financial processes.
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• Prepare reports to forecast business activity and financial position.
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• Maintain confidentiality of company financial information and ensure records are organized, accurate, and audit ready.
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Qualifications

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• Job knowledge – Keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision.
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• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
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• Cooperation – Offers assistance and support to co-workers.
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• Ethics – Works with integrity and principles.
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• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
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• Dependability – Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
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• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
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• Judgement – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
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• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
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Required Skills

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• Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills.
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• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager preferred.
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• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field.
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• Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required.
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• Comprehensive knowledge of month end closings.
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• Working knowledge in Paylocity, Netsuite, Accounting software, Worker’s Comp, Excel, etc.
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• Advanced credentials such as a Degree in Business Administration / MBA or Certified Accountant / CPA are a plus.
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• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
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• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and social skills.
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• Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus.
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