Controller

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About the Company - Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman (CBHB), Vermont’s leading real estate firm, has been dedicated to serving people, community, and the love of homes nationally since 1906, and locally since 1958. CBHB seeks candidates with a continuous improvement and growth mindset, and a responsive and collaborative approach. to succeed the agency’s long-time Director of Finance when she retires this spring. CBHB offers excellent benefits and a healthy work/life balance. Learn more about the company @ hickokandboardman.com T

About the Role - As a member of CBHB’s management team, the Controller supports the company’s financial strategy for profitability and growth, oversees all finance accounting functions and staff, serves as a resource to owners, managers, staff and agents, and fosters professional and positive relationships with employees, agents, vendors, and partners. The Controller ensures accurate financial reporting, analyzes expenses, maintains compliance with financial regulations, and leads the company’s benefits strategy and administration. Successful candidates will enjoy both strategic and administrative responsibilities needed to support the organization, bring a meticulous attention to detail, and be interested and able to leverage technology (including QuickBooks Online) to continually improve the department’s efficiency and effectiveness. The Controller reports to CBHB’s President and supervises a Staff Accountant and Human Resources administrative functions.

Primary Areas of Responsibility

The Controller has primary responsibility for overseeing the company’s accounting and finance operations; regulatory and financial reporting and analysis; budget and forecast preparation; development of internal control policies and procedures; and administration of human resources programs such as payroll and benefits.

Finance and Accounting

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Chart of Accounts:
• Financial Records and Reports

Human Resources

• Help foster a positive and respectful work environment
• Payroll Administration
• Benefits Administration

General Management Responsibilities

• Communication and Coordination
• Technology and Systems
• Risk Management
• Industry and Community Involvement

QUALIFICATIONS

We recognize no candidate will have everything listed below and we welcome hearing from

individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in furthering CBHB’s success who believe

they offer a comparable set of qualifications. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider

your application, even if you don’t think you check all boxes.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant and successful experience in similar roles.
• Proficient in use of QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite.
• Quick adopter of new tools and technology with understanding of cyber security principles.
• Knowledgeable of both accounting theory and practice, able to use and apply accounting system reporting tools for financial reporting.
• Experience helping evaluate business opportunities, challenges, and appropriate financial strategies to address each.
• People manager with collaborative, team-based approach.
• Provides timely and respectful help to a myriad of internal and external customers.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and committed to excellent service of internal and external customers.
• Continual learner who adapts to changes and embraces enhancements in systems and technologies.
• Well-organized, flexible, and able to efficiently juggle and prioritize multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including ability to put others at ease, directly address, negotiate and resolve concerns and conflicts, etc.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and integrity involving sensitive financial and personal data.
• Solution-oriented and excited about helping the business grow and evolve.