Controller

Description

To ensure company objectives are met in all aspects of planning, organizing, controlling, and evaluating the financial and administrative aspects of the company with the direction and support of the CFO. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the overall accounting functions of the company including timely and accurate financial statements, budget and cost controls, cash management, and adherence to Creative Invest Group and Creative Holdings Group Accounting and Job Cost Processes.

Requirements

Accounting and Financial Reporting  40 - 50%

· Ensure the timely preparation and distribution of financial reports to management and external users.

· Coordinate and complete annual Budgets with support from the CEO and CFO.

· Prepare/facilitate annual insurance renewals and audits.

· Work with CFO, CEO, and CPA to complete all year-end tax entries and reporting requirements.

· Critically review all financial reports to ensure accuracy and consistency.

· Work with CFO to establish and implement financial variance measurements and reporting.

Support Management of Required Credit Facilities  20 - 25%

· Work with CFO to proactively maintain and develop financing partner relationships.

· Work with CFO to support business financing requirements across multiple businesses.

· Manage and maintain all covenant calculations.

Cash Flow Management  20 - 30%

· Work with CFO to maintain optimal cash flow and ensure excellent credit by managing deposit accounts, checking accounts, credit facilities, accounts payable and accounts receivable in a timely manner.

· Work with CFO to ensure cash flow is consistent with financing draws and work in progress.

· Manage all banking functions, including setting up and maintaining all bank accounts, monitoring cash balances, and completing monthly bank reconciliations.

Fund/Investor Management 10 - 15%

· Maintain detailed financial performance reporting for issuance to respective fund investors.

· Work with CFO to ensure cash flow is updated and tracked to timely address any capital requirements.

· Respond to investor questions about respective funds.

· Prepare investor fund pitch decks.

Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of flexibility. Job requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through. Must have the attitude and ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and be able to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously with a professional, positive demeanor. Able to manage personnel at various levels to achieve maximum employee performance and productivity. Strong combination of analytical, interpersonal skills, and an ability to work as part of a cohesive management team motivated only by the opportunity to improve the organization’s ability to provide quality housing and high customer satisfaction.

Education and/or Experience: 

· Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field

· A minimum of four years of experience in accounting, finance or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

· Experience managing a staff of 2 – 5 employees preferably in an entrepreneurial environment.

Certificates, Licenses & Designations:

· Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

· Knowledge of accounting principles to accurately provide financial information on a timely basis.

· Knowledge of management and administration principles to provide guidance and support to staff and corporation.

· Proficiency in computerized accounting and finance systems to efficiently and effectively provide financial information to the organization.

· Strong Excel skills with ability to build financial and operational reporting tools.

· Power BI and/or utilization of AI in optimizing accounting functions highly desired.

· Ability to learn the operational framework of multiple industries.

· Familiar with Best Practices.

· Experience with expansion into new markets and start-up of new entities.

· Proven successful track record with a growth-oriented business.

· Strong organizational and management skills.

· Demonstrated ability to function at executive management level.

Creative Homes offers Annual Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, generous Paid Time Off, employer funded Professional Development, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and voluntary Health Insurance, HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and 401k Retirement Plan with employer match.

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000