Controller

The Controller will oversee all financial operations at Alleghany, ensuring the company’s fiscal health, compliance with relevant regulations, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role is critical in providing accurate financial reports, managing cash flow, and supporting executive leadership with data-driven insights to guide decision-making. In the absence of a CFO, the Controller will serve as the primary financial leader, maintaining strong financial controls and optimizing the company’s financial performance.

Priority Functions: Finance Management

Cash Flow & Financial Planning

• Oversee cash management, including cash flow forecasting and optimization.
• Develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets, financial forecasts, and related reports.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets, identifying variances and providing actionable insights.
• Collaborate with leadership to support strategic planning and business growth initiatives.

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate financial analysis and account reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, working closely with external accountants or internal accounting staff to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies.
• Prepare and present financial statements to senior management, offering insights for data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinate and support external audits, maintaining relationships with financial institutions.

Financial Policies & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure strong internal controls.
• Manage Alleghany’s banking relationships, track lines of credit, and oversee debt management.
• Monitor and mitigate financial risk exposure, implementing strategies that protect company assets.

Basic Functions: Finance Management

Routine Financial Oversight

• Assist in tracking sales forecasts and reporting performance against monthly goals.
• Process monthly expense allocations between subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Provide financial reports to vendors and respond to finance-related inquiries from management and staff.

Audit & Reporting Support

• Collaborate with accounting personnel on compliance, audit requests, and financial reconciliation tasks.
• Maintain organized documentation to support internal and external audit processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement to enhance financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., MBA, CPA) preferred.

· 5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting management, with demonstrated leadership in a Controller or similar role.

· Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and compliance requirements.

· Proficiency in financial software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

· Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

· Experience developing and maintaining internal controls and financial policies.

· Ability to prioritize and work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position directly supervises employees in the finance department.

· Provides leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to ensure high performance and team growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000